1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivatives and drugs containing same

ABSTRACT

[Object] 
     It is to provide a novel compound useful for preventing and/or treating diseases that involves 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 (in particular diabetes, insulin resistance, diabetes complication, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, fatty liver, or metabolic syndrome). 
     [Means to Solve the Object] 
     A 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or salt thereof, or their solvate.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a novel 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivativehaving an 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1-inhibitory activity and amedicine comprising the same.

BACKGROUND ART

11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (hereinafter, abbreviated as 11β-HSD)1is an enzyme that converts in cells an inactive form of glucocorticoid(cortisone or 11-dehydrocorticosterone) into an active form ofglucocorticoid (cortisol or 11β-corticosterone), and is found to beexpressed on the liver, central nerves and the like as well assubcutaneous fat and visceral fat (non-patent documents 1 and 2).Meanwhile, in cells, enzyme 11β-HSD2 is also present that converts anactive form of glucocorticoid into an inactivated form. An active formof glucocorticoid is converted in cells from inactive precursor by theaction of 11β-HSD1, thereby exercises its effect. Glucocorticoid hasbeen reported to be involved in adipocyte differentiation and to inhibitglycolipid metabolism that is helped by insulin (non-patent document 3).11β-HSD1 activity and expression level in adipose tissues positivelycorrelate with body-mass index (BMI) or insulin resistance (non-patentdocument 4). Further, it is reported that a transgenic mouseover-expressing 11β-HSD1 specifically in adipose tissues exhibits aphenotype comprising a combination of major factors of metabolicsyndrome, such as visceral fat accumulation, insulin resistance,dyslipidemia, hypertension and fatty liver (non-patent documents 5 and6). By contrast, it is reported that, in an 11β-HSD1 knockout mouse, aninactive form cannot be converted to an active form and as a result, theinduction of the group of gluconeogenic enzymes attributable to theburden of high-fat food does not occur in the liver, which actssuppressively on hyperglycaemia due to obesity (non-patent document 7).It is also reported that decreased blood triglyceride, elevated HDLcholesterol, and improved insulin resistance were observed (non-patentdocument 8). From these findings, active form of glucocorticoid producedexcessively by 11β-HSD1 is considered to cause the onset of a metabolicdisease such as diabetes, insulin resistance, diabetes complication,obesity, dyslipidemia (hyperlipidemia), hypertension, and fatty liver,or a metabolic syndrome pathology which comprises a series of thesemetabolic diseases. Therefore, a selective inhibitor of 11β-HSD1 isbelieved to be useful for treating or preventing the above pathologies.

Heretofore, many compounds have been reported for the purpose ofinhibiting 11β-HSD1 activity. The examples of reported compounds includecompounds having a spiro structure (patent documents 1 to 4), adamantanederivative (patent document 5), sulfonamide derivative (patent document6), pyrazole derivative (patent document 7), isooxazole derivative(patent document 8), triazole derivative (patent document 9), tetrazolederivative (patent document 10), pyridine derivative (patent document11), pyrimidine derivative (patent document 12), piperidine derivative(patent document 13), pyridazine derivative (patent document 14),pyrrolidine derivative (patent document 15), thiazole derivative (patentdocument 16), thiophene derivative (patent document 17), lactamderivative (patent document 18) and the like.

On the other hand, 1,2-diazetidin-3-one skeleton related to the presentinvention is a skeleton which has not been much studied, and most of thedocuments disclosing the backbone are related to syntheses andreactions. Informations on bioactivity are fewer, and there are onlydescriptions that it is useful as an antifungal drug (patent document19), useful as a differentiating agent for leukemia cells (non-patentdocument 9), and useful as an antitumor agent (patent document 20).Therefore, there is no description nor suggestion that a compound having1,2-diazetidin-3-one skeleton inhibits 11β-HSD1 activity, and it has notbeen known at all that a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one skeleton compound isuseful as an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, insulinresistance, diabetes complication, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension,fatty liver, or metabolic syndrome.

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DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is to provide a novel compound thatinhibits 11β-HSD1 selectively, and is useful as a medicine.

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

The present inventors made a keen study to find a compound thatselectively inhibits 11β-HSD1. Consequently, the present inventors havefound that a compound having 1,2-diazetidin-3-one skeleton representedby the following formula (1) is a compound that inhibits 11β-HSD1selectively and thus completed the present invention. More specifically,the present invention relates to:

-   [1] a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative represented by the following    general formula (1) or salt thereof, or their solvate:

[wherein A ring represents a saturated C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclic group,

-   B ring represents a C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group, C₃₋₈ cycloalkenyl group,    C₆₋₁₄ aryl group or a 5- to 14-membered heteroaryl group,-   R¹, R² and R³ represent the same or different and are a hydrogen    atom, halogen atom, hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, carbamoyl group    or C₁₋₆ alkyl group,-   R⁴ and R⁵ represent the same or different and are a hydrogen atom or    C₁₋₆ alkyl group,-   R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ represent the same or different and are a hydrogen    atom, halogen atom, hydroxyl group, nitro group, cyano group, amino    group (that may be substituted with a sulfonyl group or acyl group),    C₁₋₆ alkyl group, halo C₁₋₆ alkyl group, C₁₋₆ alkoxy group (that may    be substituted with a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group), C₆₋₁₀ aryl group, C₂₋₆    alkanoyloxy group, C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, C₁₋₆alkylsulfinyl group or    C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl group, or R⁶ and R⁷ may together form a C₁₋₃    alkylenedioxy group,-   L represents a single bond, C₁₋₆ alkylene chain, C₂₋₆ alkenylene    chain, —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—, —CO—X— or —SO₂—Y—,-   X represents a single bond, —N(R⁹)—, —O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-, —(C₁₋₆    alkylene)-O—, —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)- or —(C₁₋₆    alkylene)-S—,-   R⁹ represents a hydrogen atom, C₁₋₆ alkyl group or acyl group, and-   Y represents a single bond or C₁₋₆ alkylene chain];-   [2] the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or their    solvate according to [1], wherein the saturated C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclic    group in the A ring of general formula (1) is a “C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl    group” or “C₄₋₁₀ cross-linked cyclic hydrocarbon group”;-   [3] the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or their    solvate according to [1] or [2], wherein the compound represented by    general formula (1) is:-   1-benzyl-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-benzyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(biphenyl-2-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-ethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-fluoro-2-methylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3)-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(methylthio)benzyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(cyclohexa-2-en-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(phenylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(4-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(4-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-iodophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-ethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(4-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylcarbonyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(4-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclohexyl-1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-bromo-5-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-aminophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1-benzothiophen-3-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[3-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-phenylpropyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylic    acid,-   trans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,-   cis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylic    acid,-   cis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,-   trans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,    or-   cis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide;-   [4] a pharmaceutical composition consisting of the    1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or their solvate    according to any one of [1] to [3], and a pharmaceutically    acceptable carrier;-   [5] an inhibitor of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1, comprising    the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or their    solvate according to any one of [1] to [3] as an active ingredient;-   [6] an agent for preventing and/or treating diabetes, insulin    resistance, diabetes complication, obesity, dyslipidemia,    hypertension, fatty liver, or metabolic syndrome, which agent    comprises the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or    their solvate according to any one of [1] to [3] as an active    ingredient;-   [7] use of the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one or salt thereof, or their    solvate according to any one of [1] to [3] for producing a    formulation for inhibiting 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1;-   [8] use of the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or    their solvate according to any one of [1] to [3] for producing a    formulation for preventing and/or treating diabetes, insulin    resistance, diabetes complication, obesity, dyslipidemia,    hypertension, fatty liver, or metabolic syndrome;-   [9] a method for inhibiting 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1,    which method comprises administering an effective amount of the    1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or their solvate    according to any one of [1] to [3]; and-   [10] a method for preventing and/or treating diabetes, insulin    resistance, diabetes complication, obesity, dyslipidemia,    hypertension, fatty liver, or metabolic syndrome, which method    comprises administering an effective amount of the    1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or their solvate    according to any one of [1] to [3].

Effect of the Invention

A 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, or their solvate ofthe present invention shows a superior inhibitory effect of11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1, and is useful as an agent forpreventing or treating a disease that involves 11β-hydroxysteroiddehydrogenase 1 (in particular, diabetes, insulin resistance, diabetescomplication, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, fatty liver, ormetabolic syndrome).

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

In the following, the present invention will be explained in detail.

1,2-diazetidin-3-one Derivative Represented by Formula (1)

Herein, “saturated carbocycle” means a monocyclic, cross-linked cyclicor spiro cyclic hydrocarbon group formed only with a single bond.Examples of “saturated C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclic group” specifically include a“C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group”, “C₄₋₁₀ cross-linked cyclic hydrocarbon group”and “C₅₋₁₀ spiro cyclic hydrocarbon group”. Examples of “C₃₋₈ cycloalkylgroup” include a cyclopropyl group, cyclobutyl group, cyclopentyl group,cyclohexyl group, cycloheptyl group and cyclooctyl group. Examples of“C₄₋₁₀ cross-linked cyclic hydrocarbon group” include a bicyclobutylgroup, bicyclopentyl group, bicyclohexyl group, bicycloheptyl group,bicyclooctyl group, bicyclononyl group, bicyclodecyl group and adamantylgroup. Examples of “C₅₋₁₀ spiro cyclic hydrocarbon group” include aspiropentyl group, spirohexyl group, spiroheptyl group, spirooctylgroup, spirononyl group and spirodecyl group.

Herein, “cycloalkenyl” means a cyclic alkyl group, wherein one or moresingle bond constituting the ring has become a double bond. Therefore,examples of “C₃₋₈ cycloalkenyl group” include a monocyclic cycloalkenylgroup having 3 to 8 carbons such as cyclopropenyl group, cyclobutenylgroup, cyclopentenyl group, cyclohexenyl group, cyclohexane dienylgroup, cycloheptenyl group and cyclooctenyl group.

Herein, “aryl” means a monocyclic or condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbonring. Therefore, examples of “C₆₋₁₄ aryl group” include a phenyl group,naphthyl group (naphthalen-1-yl group, naphthalen-2-yl group), anthrylgroup, azulenyl group, fluorenyl group and phenanthryl group. Further,examples of “C₆₋₁₀ aryl group” include a phenyl group, naphthyl group(naphthalen-1-yl group, naphthalen-2-yl group) and azulenyl group.

Herein, “5- to 14-membered heteroaryl group” means a 5- to 14-memberedmonocyclic aromatic heterocyclic group or condensed aromaticheterocyclic group containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from anitrogen atom, oxygen atom and sulfur atom in addition to a carbon atomas atoms constituting the ring. Examples of monocyclic aromaticheterocyclic group include a 2-furyl group, 3-furyl group, 2-thienylgroup, 3-thienyl group, pyrrol-1-yl group, pyrrol-2-yl group,pyrrol-3-yl group, pyridin-2-yl group, pyridin-3-yl group, pyridin-4-ylgroup, pyrazin-2-yl group, pyrimidin-2-yl group, pyrimidin-4-yl group,pyrimidin-5-yl group, pyridazin-3-yl group, pyridazin-4-yl group,imidazol-1-yl group, imidazol-2-yl group, imidazol-4-yl group,pyrazol-1-yl group, pyrazol-3-yl group, pyrazol-4-yl group, thiazol-2-ylgroup, thiazol-4-yl group, thiazol-5-yl group, oxazol-2-yl-group,oxazol-4-yl group, oxazol-5-yl group, isooxazol-3-yl group,isooxazol-4-yl group, isooxazol-5-yl group, 1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl group,1,2,3-triazol-1-yl group, 1,2,3-triazol-4-yl group, 1,2,4-triazol-1-ylgroup, 1,2,4-triazol-3-yl group, 1,2,4-triazol-4-yl group, tetrazol-1-ylgroup and tetrazol-5-yl group. Examples of condensed aromaticheterocyclic group include a benzofuran-2-yl group, benzofuran-3-ylgroup, benzofuran-4-yl group, benzofuran-5-yl group, benzofuran-6-ylgroup, benzofuran-7-yl group, benzothiophen-2-yl group,benzothiophen-3-yl group, benzothiophen-4-yl group, benzothiophen-5-ylgroup, benzothiophen-6-yl group, benzothiophen-7-yl group,quinoxalin-2-yl group, quinoxalin-5-yl group, quinoxalin-6-yl group,indol-1-yl group, indol-2-yl group, indol-3-yl group, indol-4-yl group,indol-5-yl group, indol-6-yl group, indol-7-yl group, isoindol-1-ylgroup, isoindol-2-yl group, isoindol-4-yl group, isoindol-5-yl group,isobenzofuran-1-yl group, isobenzofuran-4-yl group, isobenzofuran-5-ylgroup, chromen-2-yl group, chromen-3-yl group, chromen-4-yl group,chromen-5-yl group, chromen-6-yl group, chromen-7-yl group, chromen-8-ylgroup, benzoimidazol-1-yl group, benzoimidazol-2-yl group,benzoimidazol-4-yl group, benzoimidazol-5-yl group, benzothiazol-2-ylgroup, benzothiazol-4-yl group, benzothiazol-5-yl group,benzooxazol-2-yl group, benzooxazol-4-yl group, benzooxazol-5-yl group,quinolin-2-yl group, quinolin-3-yl group, quinolin-4-yl group,quinolin-5-yl group, quinolin-6-yl group, quinolin-7-yl group,quinolin-8-yl group, isoquinolin-1-yl group, isoquinolin-3-yl group,isoquinolin-4-yl group, isoquinolin-5-yl group, isoquinolin-6-yl group,isoquinolin-7-yl group and isoquinolin-8-yl group.

Herein, a “halogen” represents a halogeno group, and examples include afluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom and iodine atom.

Herein “alkyl” means a straight-chained or branched-chained saturatedhydrocarbon group. Therefore, examples of “C₁₋₆ alkyl group” include amethyl group, ethyl group, propyl group, isopropyl group, butyl group,isobutyl group, sec-butyl group, tert-butyl group, pentyl group,isopentyl group, neopentyl group, hexyl group and isohexyl group.

Herein, “sulfonyl” in “amino group (that may substituted with a sulfonylgroup or acyl group)” means a group wherein a substituted orunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl group is bound to a sulfonyl group (SO₂), or agroup wherein a substituted or unsubstituted C₆₋₁₀ aryl group is boundto a sulfonyl group (SO₂). Therefore, examples of “sulfonyl group”include a methanesulfonyl group, ethanesulfonyl group,trifluoromethanesulfonyl group, benzenesulfonyl group, p-toluenesulfonylgroup, p-fluorophenylsulfonyl group and 1-naphthalenesulfonyl group.

Herein, “acyl” means an aliphatic acyl group that may be branched,wherein a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group is bound to acarbonyl group (CO) or aromatic acyl group. Examples of aliphatic acylgroup include an acetyl group, propionyl group, butyryl group,isobutyryl group, valeryl group, isovaleryl group, pivaloyl group andhexanoyl group, acryloyl group, methacryloyl group or crotonoyl group.Further, examples of aromatic acyl group include an arylcarbonyl groupsuch as a benzoyl group, α-naphthoyl group and β-naphthoyl group,halogenated arylcarbonyl group such as 2-bromobenzoyl group or4-chlorobenzoyl group, alkylated arylcarbonyl group such as2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl group or 4-toluoyl group, alkoxycarbonylatedarylcarbonyl group such as 2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoyl group and arylatedarylcarbonyl group such as 4-phenylbenzoyl group.

Herein, “amino group (that may be substituted with a sulfonyl group oracyl group)” means an unsubstituted amino group, or an amino groupwherein 1 to 2 sulfonyl group or acyl group mentioned above which issame or different, is bound on a nitrogen atom, and examples includeunsubstituted amino group, acylated amino groups such as acetylaminogroup, propionylamino group, butyrylamino group, valerylamino group,pivaloylamino group, hexanoylamino group, benzoylamino group ordi(acetyl)amino group; sulfonylated amino groups such asmethylsulfonylamino group, ethylsulfonylamino group, propylsulfonylaminogroup, butylsulfonylamino group, pentylsulfonylamino group,hexylsulfonylamino group, benzenesulfonylamino group,p-toluenesulfonylamino group, p-chlorobenzenesulfonylamino group,p-fluorobenzenesulfonylamino group and di(methylsulfonyl)amino group.

Herein, “haloalkyl” is an alkyl group substituted with one to themaximum number of substitutable halogen atoms, which is the same ordifferent. Therefore, examples of “halo C₁₋₆ alkyl group” include amonofluoromethyl group, difluoromethyl group, trifluoromethyl group,monochloromethyl group, monobromomethyl group, monoiodomethyl group and2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group.

Herein, “alkoxy” may be straight-chained or branched-chained alkoxygroup. Therefore, examples of “C₁₋₆ alkoxy group” specifically include amethoxy group, ethoxy group, propoxy group, isopropoxy group, butoxygroup, isobutoxy group, sec-butoxy group, tert-butoxy group, pentoxygroup, isopentoxy group, neopentoxy group, hexyloxy group andisohexyloxy group.

Herein, “C₁₋₆ alkoxy group (that may be substituted with a C₁₋₆ alkoxygroup)” means an unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or an C₁₋₆ alkoxy groupsubstituted with a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group, and examples of a C₁₋₆ alkoxygroup substituted with a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group include a methoxymethyloxygroup, ethoxymethyloxy group and ethoxyethyloxy group.

Herein, “alkanoyloxy” means a group wherein an alkanoyl group (saturatedaliphatic acyl group) is bound to an oxygen atom. Therefore, examples of“C₂₋₆ alkanoyloxy group” include an acetyloxy group, propionyloxy group,butyryloxy group, isobutyryloxy group, valeryloxy group, isovaleryloxygroup, pivaloyloxy group and hexanoyloxy group.

Herein, “alkylthio” means a group wherein a straight-chained orbranched-chained alkyl group is bound to a sulfur atom. Therefore,examples of “C₁₋₆ alkylthio group” include a methylthio group, ethylthiogroup, propylthio group, isopropylthio group, butylthio group,isobutylthio group, sec-butylthio group, tert-butylthio group,pentylthio group, isopentylthio group, neopentylthio group, hexylthiogroup and isohexylthio group.

Herein, “alkylsulfinyl” means a group wherein a straight-chained orbranched-chained alkyl group is bound to a sulfinyl group (SO).Therefore, examples of “C₁₋₆ alkylsulfinyl group” include amethylsulfinyl group, ethylsulfinyl group, propylsulfinyl group,isopropylsulfinyl group, butylsulfinyl group, isobutylsulfinyl group,sec-butylsulfinyl group, tert-butylsulfinyl group, pentylsulfinyl group,isopentylsulfinyl group, neopentylsulfinyl group, hexylsulfinyl groupand isohexylsulfinyl group.

Herein, “alkylsulfonyl” means a group wherein a straight-chained orbranched-chained alkyl group is bound to a sulfonyl group (SO₂).Therefore, examples of “C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl group” include amethylsulfonyl group, ethylsulfonyl group, propylsulfonyl group,isopropylsulfonyl group, butylsulfonyl group, isobutylsulfonyl group,sec-butylsulfonyl group, tert-butylsulfonyl group, pentylsulfonyl group,isopentylsulfonyl group, neopentylsulfonyl group, hexylsulfonyl groupand isohexylsulfonyl group.

Herein, “alkylene” means a divalent hydrocarbon chain having astraight-chain or branched-chain. Therefore, examples of “C₁₋₆ alkylenechain” include a methylene chain, ethylene chain, propylene chain,methylethylene chain, butylene chain, 1,2-dimethylethylene chain,pentylene chain, 1-methylbutylene chain, 2-methylbutylene chain andhexylene chain.

Herein, examples of “C₁₋₃ alkylenedioxy group” include a methylenedioxygroup, ethylenedioxy group, 1,3-propylenedioxy group and2,2-propylenedioxy group.

Herein, “alkenylene” means a divalent hydrocarbon chain having astraight-chain or branched-chain with a carbon-carbon double bond to anyone or more sites on the bonds of the above alkyl chain. Therefore,examples of “C₂₋₆ alkenylene chain” include an ethenylene chain,propenylene chain, methylvinylene chain, butenylene chain, 1,2-dimethylvinylene chain, pentenylene chain, 1-methylbutenylene chain,2-methylbutenylene chain and hexenylene chain.

Herein, “—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—” means a chain wherein the above C₁₋₆alkylene is bound to an oxygen atom, and examples include-(methylene)-O—, -(ethylene)-O—, -(propylene)-O—, -(butylene)-O—,-(pentylene)-O— and -(hexylene)-O—.

Herein, “—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-” means a chain wherein theabove C₁₋₆ alkylene is bound to both ends of an oxygen atom, andexamples include -(methylene)-O-(methylene)-, -(ethylene)-O-(ethylene)-,-(methylene)-O-(ethylene)-, -(ethylene)-O-(methylene)-,-(propylene)-O-(propylene)-, -(butylene)-O-(butylene)-,-(pentylene)-O-(pentylene)- and -(hexylene)-O-(hexylene)-.

Herein, “—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-S—” means a chain wherein the above C₁₋₆alkylene is bound to a sulfur atom, and examples include-(methylene)-S—, -(ethylene)-S—, -(propylene)-S—, -(butylene)-S—,-(pentylene)-S— and -(hexylene)-S—.

In general formula (1), a saturated C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclic group of A ring ispreferably a C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group or C₄₋₁₀ cross-linked cyclichydrocarbon group. C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group is more preferably a cyclohexylgroup, cycloheptyl group or cyclooctyl group. C₄₋₁₀ cross-linked cyclichydrocarbon group is preferably a bicycloheptyl group(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl group, etc.) or tricyclodecyl group (adamantylgroup, etc.).

In general formula (1), a C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group of B ring is preferablya C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl group, and more preferably a cyclopropyl group orcyclohexyl group.

In general formula (1), a C₃₋₈ cycloalkenyl group of B ring ispreferably a 2-cyclohexen-1-yl group.

In general formula (1), a C₆₋₁₄ aryl group of B ring is preferably aC₆₋₁₀ aryl group, and more preferably a phenyl group or naphthyl group(naphthalen-1-yl group, naphthalen-2-yl group, etc.).

In general formula (1), a 5- to 14-membered heteroaryl group of B ringis preferably a quinoxalinyl group (quinoxalin-2-yl group, etc.),benzothiophenyl group (benzothiophen-3-yl group, etc.) or pyridinylgroup (pyridin-2-yl group, pyridin-3-yl group, pyridin-4-yl group,etc.).

In general formula (1), a halogen atom of R¹, R² and R³ is preferably afluorine atom or chlorine atom.

In general formula (1), a halogen atom of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ is preferably afluorine atom, chlorine atom, bromine atom or iodine atom.

In general formula (1), an amino group (that may be substituted with asulfonyl group or acyl group) of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ is preferably anunsubstituted amino group, acetylamino group, methylsulfonylamino group,p-fluorophenyl sulfonylamino group, or di(methylsulfonyl)amino group.

In general formula (1), a C₁₋₆ alkyl group of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ ispreferably a C₁₋₄ alkyl group, and more preferably a methyl group, ethylgroup, or isopropyl group.

In general formula (1), a halo C₁₋₆ alkyl group of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ ispreferably a halo C₁₋₄ alkyl group, and more preferably atrifluoromethyl group.

In general formula (1), a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group (that may be substitutedwith a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group) of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ is preferably a C₁₋₄ alkoxygroup (that may be substituted with a C₁₋₄ alkoxy group), and morepreferably a methoxy group and methoxymethyloxy group.

In general formula (1), a C₆₋₁₀ aryl group of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ ispreferably a phenyl group.

In general formula (1), a C₂₋₆ alkanoyloxy group of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ ispreferably a C₂₋₄ alkanoyloxy group, and more preferably an acetoxygroup.

In general formula (1), a C₁₋₆ alkylthio group of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ ispreferably a C₁₋₄ alkylthio group, and more preferably a methylthiogroup.

In general formula (1), a C₁₋₆ alkyl sulfonyl group of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ ispreferably a C₁₋₄ alkylsulfonyl group, and more preferably amethylsulfonyl group.

In general formula (1), a C₁₋₃ alkylenedioxy group of R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ ispreferably a methylenedioxy group or ethylenedioxy group.

In general formula (1), a C₁₋₆ alkylene chain of L is preferably a C₁₋₄alkylene chain, and more preferably a methylene chain, ethylene chain orpropylene chain.

In general formula (1), a C₂₋₆ alkenylene chain of L is preferably aC₂₋₄ alkenylene chain, and more preferably an ethenylene chain orpropenylene chain.

In general formula (1), —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O— of X is preferably —CH₂—O—or —C(CH₃)₂—O—.

In general formula (1), —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)- of X ispreferably —CH₂—O—CH₂—.

In general formula (1), —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-S— of X is preferably —CH₂—S—.

In general formula (1), C₁₋₆ alkylene chain of Y is preferably a C₁₋₄alkylene chain, and more preferably a methylene chain.

As a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative shown by general formula (1) of thepresent invention, a particularly preferred combination is a1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative, salt thereof, or their solvates whereinat least one of R⁴ and R⁵ is a methyl group, and L is a single bond,C₁₋₆ alkylene chain, C₁₋₆ alkenylene chain or —CO—.

As a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative shown by general formula (1) of thepresent invention, the following compounds, pharmaceutically acceptablethereof, or their solvates are particularly preferred.

-   1-benzyl-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-benzyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(biphenyl-2-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-ethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-fluoro-2-methylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3)-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(methylthio)benzyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclo octyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(cyclohexa-2-en-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(phenylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(4-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(4-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-iodophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-ethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(4-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylcarbonyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(4-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclohexyl-1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[(2-bromo-5-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-aminophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1-benzothiophen-3-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[3-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-phenylpropyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one,-   trans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylic    acid,-   trans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,-   cis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylic    acid,-   cis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,-   trans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide,    or-   cis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide.

When an asymmetric carbon atom is present in the 1,2-diazetidin-3-onederivative shown by general formula (1) of the present invention, thereexists an optical isomer, and the present invention encompasses allthose optical isomers or any mixtures comprising racemate and the like.

The present invention also encompasses various hydrates or solvates ofthe 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative shown by general formula (1) orpharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salt thereof, and a crystalpolymorphic substance of the same.

Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the 1,2-diazetidin-3-onederivative shown by general formula (1) specifically includeacid-addition salt treated with an inorganic acid (for example, ahydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, hydroiodic acid, sulfuric acid,nitric acid and phosphoric acid) or an organic acid (for example, aformic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid,succinic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, lactic acid, malic acid,tartaric acid, citric acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid,p-toluenesulfonic acid, asparaginic acid and glutamic acid), andbase-addition salt and the like treated with inorganic bases (alkalimetals such as sodium and potassium; alkaline earth metals such ascalcium and magnesium), or organic bases (trialkylamine).

Examples of solvates of the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative shown bygeneral formula (1) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof includehydrates or various solvates (for example, a solvate with alcohol suchas ethanol).

Preparation Method of a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one Derivative Represented byFormula (1), Salt thereof, or Their Solvate

The 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative represented by the general formula(1), salt thereof, or their solvate of the present invention can beprepared by the following method or similar method.

1. Preparation Method of the Compound Represented by Formula (1), Saltthereof, or Their Solvate

By reacting cyclic amines represented by general formula (II) and areactive derivative represented by general formula (III), a1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative (I) of interest can be prepared.

The reaction path is shown by the following chemical formula.

(wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, A ring, B ring and L show thesame things as they show in the above, X¹ represents a hydroxyl group,formyl group or halogen atom)

The reaction of a reactive derivative (III) wherein L is a C₁₋₆ alkylenechain or C₁₋₆ alkenylene chain and X¹ is a halogen atom and a cyclicamine compound (II) can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence of abase. A solvent is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used independently or in combination:1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate,isopropyl acetate, toluene, benzene, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane,acetonitrile, propionitrile and N,N-dimethylformamide. A base is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: organic bases such as pyridine,N,N-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP), collidine, lutidine,1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undecene (DBU), 1,5-diazabicyclo[4,3,0]nonene(DBN), 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO), triethylamine,2,6-di-t-butylpyridine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine,N-methylmorpholine and trimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such aslithium hydride, sodium hydride and potassium hydride; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassiumhydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate; alkali metalbicarbonates such as sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium hydrogencarbonate; lithium diisopropylamide, sodium diisopropylamide, potassiumdiisopropylamide, lithium hexamethyldisilazide, sodiumhexamethyldisilazide, potassium hexamethyldisilazide, t-butoxysodium,t-butoxypotassium, n-butyllithium, s-butyllithium and t-butyllithium.The reaction condition varies depending on the materials used, butgenerally, the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative (I) of interest isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 150° C., preferably at 0to 100° C. for 5 minutes to 48 hours, preferably for 2 hours to 24hours. Further, the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative (I) wherein L is aC₁₋₆ alkenylene chain can be also obtained by a technique of reductiveamination of a cyclic amine compound (II), with an aldehyde derivativehaving a corresponding skeleton. Further, when L is a C₁₋₆ alkenylenechain, it can be converted to a corresponding C₁₋₆ alkylene chain byusing a general catalytic hydrogenation reaction.

The reaction of a reactive derivative (III) wherein L is —CO—X— (withthe proviso that X is a single bond, —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—, —(C₁₋₆alkylene)-O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)- or —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-S—), and X¹ is ahalogen atom and a cyclic amine compound (II) can be conducted in asolvent, in the presence of a base. A solvent is not particularlylimited, and for example, the followings can be used independently or incombination: tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dioxane, N,N-dimethylformamide,N-methylpyrrolidone, dichloromethane, chloroform, acetonitrile andpropionitrile. A base is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used independently or in combination: organic basessuch as pyridine, DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN, DABCO,triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine andtrimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodiumhydride and potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and cesium carbonate. The reaction condition varies dependingon the materials used, but generally, a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative(I) of interest is obtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100°C., preferably at 15 to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for1 hour to 12 hours.

The reaction of a reactive derivative (III) wherein L is —CO—X— (withthe proviso that X is a single bond, —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—, —(C₁₋₆alkylene)-O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)- or —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-S—) and X¹ is ahydroxyl group and a cyclic amine compound (II) can be conducted in asolvent, in the presence or absence of a base, in the presence orabsence of a condensation accelerator using a condensation agent. Asolvent is not particularly limited, and for example, the followings canbe used: 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate,isopropyl acetate, toluene, benzene, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane,acetonitrile, propionitrile, N,N-dimethylformamide andN-methylpyrrolidone. A base is not particularly limited, and forexample, the followings can be used: organic bases such as pyridine,DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN, DABCO, triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine and trimethylamine; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride and potassiumhydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodiumhydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such aslithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as sodium hydrogen carbonateand potassium hydrogen carbonate. A condensation accelerator is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be used: DMAP,1-hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole (HOAt), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt),3-hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-1,2,3-benzotriazole (HODhbt),N-hydroxy-5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxyimide (HONB), pentafluorophenol(HOPfp), N-hydroxyphthalimide (HOPht) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (HOSu). Acondensation agent is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used: N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC),N,N′-diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIPCI),1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (WSCI),1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (WSC.HCl),diethyl cyanophosphate (DEPC),benzotriazol-1-yloxy-tris(dimethylamino)phosphonium hexafluorophosphate(BOP), benzotriazol-1-yloxy-tris(pyrrolidinylamino)phosphoniumhexafluorophosphate (PyBOP) and2-(1H-benzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate(TBTU). The reaction condition varies depending on the materials used,but generally, a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative (I) of interest isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at 0to 40° C. for 5 minutes to 30 hours, preferably for 2 hours to 20 hours.Further, the carboxylic acid derivative (III) used herein, can bereacted with a cyclic amine compound (II) after inducing to an acidhalide.

The reaction of a reactive derivative (III) wherein L is —SO₂—Y— and X¹is a halogen atom and a cyclic amine compound (II) can be conducted in asolvent, in the presence of a base. A solvent is not particularlylimited, and for example, the followings can be used independently or incombination: tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dioxane, N,N-dimethylformamide,N-methylpyrrolidone, dichloromethane, chloroform, acetonitrile andpropionitrile. A base is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used independently or in combination: organic basessuch as pyridine, DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN, DABCO,triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine andtrimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodiumhydride and potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and cesium carbonate. The reaction condition varies dependingon the materials used, but generally, a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative(I) of interest is obtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100°C., preferably at 15 to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for5 hours to 12 hours.

The reaction of a reactive derivative (III) wherein L is a single bondand X¹ is a halogen atom and a cyclic amine compound (II) can beconducted in a solvent, in the presence or absence of a base, byapplying a reaction technique of aryl halide and amines conducted in thepresence of a metal catalyst. At that time, microwave irradiation can becarried out. A solvent is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used independently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran,toluene, dioxane, N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone and water.A base is not particularly limited, and for example, the followings canbe used: alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydrideand potassium hydride; alkali metals such as metal lithium, metal sodiumand metal potassium; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide,sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metal carbonates suchas lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesiumcarbonate; lithium diisopropylamide, sodium diisopropylamide, potassiumdiisopropylamide, lithium hexamethyldisilazide, sodiumhexamethyldisilazide, potassium hexamethyldisilazide, t-butoxysodium,t-butoxypotassium, n-butyllithium, s-butyllithium and t-butyllithium. Asa metal catalyst, for example, palladium acetate (II),tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium (0),tris(dibenzylideneacetone)(chloroform)dipalladium (0),[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium (II),tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium can be used independently, butligands such as (2-biphenyl)di-t-butylphosphine and(2-biphenyl)dicyclohexylphosphine, trimethylphosphine,tri-t-butylphosphine can be used in combination. The reaction conditionvaries depending on the materials used, but generally, an intendedsubstance is obtained by conducting the reaction at 0 to 180° C.,preferably at 80 to 160° C. for 5 minutes to 72 hours, preferably for 10minutes to 24 hours. When irradiating microwave, a 1,2-diazetidin-3-onederivative (I) of interest is obtained by conducting the reaction at 0to 180° C., preferably at 80 to 120° C. for 1 minute to 12 hours,preferably for 1 minute to 2 hours.

Meanwhile, when R¹, R², R³, R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are hydroxyl group or aminogroup, each substituent thereof can be protected and deprotected with acommonly used protective group. Further, each hydroxyl group and aminogroup can be modified with the commonly used acylation and sulfonylationcondition. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a nitro group, it can be convertedinto an amino group by using a general reduction reaction of a nitrogroup. Further, when R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, thecorresponding sulfur atom can be oxidized by using a general oxidationreaction of a sulfur atom.

2. Preparation Method of a Compound Represented by Formula (II) or SaltThereof, or Their Solvate

A cyclic amine compound (II) used in the above preparation method can beprepared by a method known in a reference, or similar method, forexample according to the following reaction formula.

(wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵ and A ring show the same things as they showin the above, R¹⁰ is a protective group of an amino group, and X² and X³represent a halogen atom)

The reaction of a carbonyl compound (IV) and a hydrazine derivative (V)can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence or absence of an acidcatalyst. A solvent is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used independently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran,toluene, acetonitrile, methanol and ethanol. An acid catalyst is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be used:toluenesulfonic acid, aluminum trichloride, titanium tetrachloride,titanium tetraisopropoxide, scandium triflate and ytterbium triflate.The reaction condition varies depending on the materials used, butgenerally, an imine derivative (VI) is obtained by conducting thereaction at 0 to 150° C., preferably at 15 to 90° C. for 5 minutes to 24hours, preferably for 30 minutes to 15 hours.

The reduction reaction of the compound obtained by the above method,imine derivative (VI), can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence ofa reductant. A reductant is not particularly limited, and for example,sodium borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride, sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride, lithium aluminium hydride, diborane anddiisobutylaluminium hydride can be used. A solvent is not particularlylimited, and for example, the followings can be used independently or incombination: tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, dioxane, toluene,dichloromethane, methanol and ethanol. Further, an acid can be used asan additive. An acid used is not particularly limited, and for example,acetic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, aluminium trichloride, titaniumtetrachloride, titanium tetraisopropoxide, scandium triflate andytterbium triflate can be used. The reaction condition varies dependingon the materials used, but generally, a hydrazine derivative (VII) isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 150° C., preferably at 15to 60° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for 30 minutes to 15hours.

The condensation reaction of the hydrazine derivative (VII) obtained bythe above method and a reactive derivative (VIII) can be conducted in asolvent, in the presence or absence of a base. A solvent is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dioxane,N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, dichloromethane, chloroform,acetonitrile and propionitrile. A base is not particularly limited, andfor example, the followings can be used independently or in combination:organic bases such as pyridine, DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN,DABCO, triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine andtrimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodiumhydride and potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and cesium carbonate; and sodium hydrogen carbonate. Thereaction condition varies depending on the materials used, butgenerally, an amide derivative (IX) is obtained by conducting thereaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at 15 to 80° C. for 5 minutes to24 hours, preferably for 1 hour to 12 hours.

The cyclization reaction of an amide derivative (IX) obtained by theabove method can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence of a base oracid. A solvent is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used independently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran,toluene, dioxane, N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone,dichloromethane and acetonitrile. A base is not particularly limited,and for example, the followings can be used: alkali metal hydrides suchas lithium hydride, sodium hydride and potassium hydride; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassiumhydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate; sodium hydrogencarbonate, lithium diisopropylamide, sodium diisopropylamide, potassiumdiisopropylamide, lithium hexamethyldisilazide, sodiumhexamethyldisilazide, potassium hexamethyldisilazide, t-butoxysodium,t-butoxypotassium, n-butyllithium, s-butyllithium and t-butyllithium. Anacid is not particularly limited, and the followings can be used:hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid andp-toluenesulfonic acid. The reaction condition varies depending on thematerials used, but generally, a cyclic compound (X) is obtained byconducting the reaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at 0 to 80° C. for5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for 30 minutes to 12 hours.

The deprotection of the protective group R¹⁰ of a cyclic compound (X)obtained by the above method is not particularly limited, but it can beconducted by referring to a method generally used as a deprotectioncondition of the protective group (Protective Groups in OrganicSynthesis Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). The protective groupis not particularly limited, and for example, the followings can beused: benzyl group, 9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl group (Fmoc group),2,2,2-trichloroethyloxycarbonyl group (Troc group),2-trimethylsilylethyloxycarbonyl group (Teoc group), t-butyloxycarbonylgroup (Boc group), allyloxycarbonyl group (Alloc group),vinyloxycarbonyl group, benzyloxycarbonyl group (Cbz group),p-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl group, p-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl group, allylgroup, [2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methyl group (SEM group),4-methoxybenzyl group, triphenylmethyl group, benzenesulfonyl group ando-nitrobenzenesulfonyl group. Among these, particularly, Fmoc group, Bocgroup and Cbz group are preferred.

A commercially available reagent may be used for the above compound(IV). Examples of the commercially available reagent include2-adamantanone, 5-hydroxy-2-adamantanone, 5-chloro-2-adamantanone,cyclohexanone, cycloheptanone and cyclooctanone,bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, but it is not limited to these.

The above compound (IV) can be prepared by a known method. For example,when A is an adamantane ring and any one of R¹, R² and R³ is amethoxycarbonyl group, it may be referred to the method described in USPatent Publication No. US2006/0148871.

Further, a compound shown by formula (XI) among the compounds (I) canalso be prepared by the following method, but it is not limited to thismethod.

(wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵ and A ring show the same things as they showin the above, and X² and X³ represent a halogen atom)

The reaction of a carbonyl compound (IV) and hydrazine derivative (XII)can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence or absence of an acidcatalyst. A solvent is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used independently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran,toluene, acetonitrile, methanol and ethanol. An acid catalyst is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be used:toluenesulfonic acid, aluminium trichloride, titanium tetrachloride,titanium tetraisopropoxide, scandium triflate and ytterbium triflate.The reaction condition varies depending on the materials used, butgenerally, an imine derivative (XIII) is obtained by conducting thereaction at 0 to 150° C., preferably at 15 to 90° C. for 5 minutes to 24hours, preferably for 30 minutes to 15 hours. As a hydrazine derivative(XII), those commercially available from Aldrich can be used.

The reduction reaction of the compound obtained by the above method,imine derivative (XIII), can be conducted in a solvent, in the presenceof a reductant. A reductant is not particularly limited, and forexample, sodium borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride, sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride, lithium aluminium hydride, diborane, anddiisobutylaluminium hydride can be used. A solvent is not particularlylimited, and for example, the followings can be used independently or incombination: tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, dioxane, toluene,dichloromethane, methanol and ethanol. The reaction condition variesdepending on the materials used, but generally, a hydrazine derivative(XIV) is obtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 150° C.,preferably at 15 to 60° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for 30minutes to 15 hours.

The condensation reaction of a hydrazine derivative (XIV) obtained bythe above method and a reactive derivative (VIII) can be conducted in asolvent, in the presence or absence of a base. A solvent is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dioxane,N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, dichloromethane, chloroform,acetonitrile and propionitrile. A base is not particularly limited, andfor example, the followings can be used: organic bases such as pyridine,DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN, DABCO, triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine and trimethylamine; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride and potassiumhydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodiumhydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such aslithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesiumcarbonate; and sodium hydrogen carbonate. The reaction condition variesdepending on the materials used, but generally, an amide derivative (XV)is obtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at15 to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for 5 hours to 12hours.

The cyclization reaction of the amide derivative (XV) obtained by theabove method can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence of a base. Asolvent is not particularly limited, and for example, the followings canbe used independently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran, toluene,dioxane, N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, dichloromethane andacetonitrile. A base is not particularly limited, and for example, thefollowings can be used: alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride,sodium hydride and potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such aslithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkalimetal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and cesium carbonate; sodium hydrogen carbonate, lithiumdiisopropylamide, sodium diisopropylamide, potassium diisopropylamide,lithium hexamethyldisilazide, sodium hexamethyldisilazide, potassiumhexamethyldisilazide, t-butoxysodium, t-butoxypotassium, n-butyllithium,s-butyllithium and t-butyllithium. The reaction condition variesdepending on the materials used, but generally, a cyclic compound (XI)is obtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at15 to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for 30 minutes to 12hours. A nitro group, which is a substituent can be converted into anamino group by using a general reduction reaction of a nitro group.Further, an amino group thus obtained can be further modified under ageneral acylation and sulfonylation condition.

Further, a compound shown by formula (XVI) among the compounds (I) canbe prepared by the following method, but it is not limited to thismethod.

(wherein R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, B ring and L show the same things as theyshow in the above, and R¹¹ represents a lower alkyl group)

By subjecting a carboxylic acid ester derivative (XVII) to a generalhydrolysis reaction, a carboxylic acid derivative (XVIII) can beobtained. The reaction can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence ofa base or acid. A solvent is not particularly limited, and for example,the followings can be used independently or in combination:tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, methanol, ethanol and water. A base is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be used:alkali metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide and potassiumhydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate; andtrimethylsilyloxy potassium. An acid is not particularly limited, andthe followings can be used: hydrochloric acid, acetic acid,trifluoroacetic acid, boron tribromide and aluminium trichloride. Thereaction condition varies depending on the materials used, butgenerally, an carboxylic acid derivative (XVIII) is obtained byconducting the reaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at 15 to 80° C.for 5 minutes to 1 day, preferably for 30 minutes to 13 hours.

The dehydration-condensation reaction of a carboxylic acid derivative(XVIII) and ammonia can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence orabsence of a base, in the presence or absence of a condensationaccelerator, by using a condensation agent. A solvent is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform,dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, toluene, benzene,tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, acetonitrile, propionitrile,N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone and water. A base is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be used:organic bases such as pyridine, DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN,DABCO, triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine andtrimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodiumhydride and potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and cesium carbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as sodiumhydrogen carbonate and potassium hydrogen carbonate. A condensationaccelerator is not particularly limited, and DMAP, HOAt, HOBt, HODhbt,HONB, HOPfp, HOPht and HOSu can be used. A condensation agent is notparticularly limited, and for example, DCC, DIPCI, WSCI, WSC.HCl, DEPC,BOP, PyBOP and TBTU can be used. The reaction condition varies dependingon the materials used, but generally, a compound of interest (XVI) isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at 0to 40° C. for 5 minutes to 1 day, preferably for 30 minutes to 12 hours.When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are hydroxyl group or amino group, each substituentthereof can be protected and deprotected with a commonly used protectivegroup. Further, each hydroxyl group and amino group can be modified witha commonly used acylation and sulfonylation condition. When R⁶, R⁷ andR⁸ are a nitro group, it can be converted into an amino group by using ageneral reduction reaction of a nitro group. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are aC₁₋₆ alkylthio group, the corresponding sulfur atom can be oxidized byusing a general oxidation reaction of a sulfur atom.

Further, a compound shown by formula (XIX) among the compounds (I) canbe prepared by the following method, but it is not limited to thismethod.

(wherein R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, B ring and L show the same things as theyshow in the above)

By reacting a compound (XX) having a hydroxyl group on an adamantlygroup with a fluorinating agent, a compound of interest (XIX) can beobtained. The reaction can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence ofa fluorinating agent. The fluorinating agent is not particularlylimited, and for example, (diethylamino)sulfur trifluoride, potassiumfluoride and pyridinium poly(hydrogen fluoride) can be used. A solventis not particularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, diethylether,dichloromethane and chloroform. The reaction condition varies dependingon the materials used, but generally, a compound of interest (XIX) ofinterest is obtained by conducting the reaction at −78 to 100° C.,preferably at −10 to 50° C. for 5 minutes to 1 day, preferably for 1hour to 12 hours. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are hydroxyl group or amino group,each substituent thereof can be protected and deprotected with acommonly used protective group. Further, each hydroxyl group and aminogroup can be modified with a commonly used acylation and sulfonylationcondition. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a nitro group, it can be convertedinto an amino group by using a general reduction reaction of a nitrogroup. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, the correspondingsulfur atom can be oxidized by using a general oxidation reaction of asulfur atom.

Further, a compound shown by formula (XXI) among the compounds (I) canbe prepared by the following method, but it is not limited to thismethod.

(wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸ and A ring show the same thingsas they show in the above)

The reaction of an amine compound (II) and isocyanate (XXII) can beconducted in a solvent, in the presence of a base. A solvent is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dioxane,N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, dichloromethane, chloroform,acetonitrile and propionitrile. A base is not particularly limited, andfor example, the followings can be used independently or in combination:organic bases such as pyridine, DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN,DABCO, triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine andtrimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodiumhydride and potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and cesium carbonate. The reaction condition varies dependingon the materials used, but generally, a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative(XXI) of interest is obtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100°C., preferably at 15 to 40° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for1 hour to 12 hours. When R¹, R², R³, R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a hydroxyl groupor amino group, each substituent thereof can be protected anddeprotected with a commonly used protective group. Further, eachhydroxyl group and amino group can be modified with a commonly usedacylation and sulfonylation condition. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a nitrogroup, it can be converted into an amino group by using a generalreduction reaction of a nitro group. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a C₁₋₆alkylthio group, the corresponding sulfur atom can be oxidized by usinga general oxidation reaction of a sulfur atom.

Further, a compound shown by formula (XXIII) among the compounds (I) canbe prepared by the following method, but it is not limited to thismethod.

(wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, A ring and X² show the samethings as they show in the above, R¹² represents a protective group, andX⁴ represents a halogen atom)

The reaction of an amine compound (II) and a reactive derivative (XXIV)can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence of a base. A solvent isnot particularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dioxane,N,N-dimethylformamide, N-methylpyrrolidone, dichloromethane, chloroform,acetonitrile and propionitrile. A base is not particularly limited, andfor example, the followings can be used independently or in combination:organic bases such as pyridine, DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN,DABCO, triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine andtrimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodiumhydride and potassium hydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithiumhydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metalcarbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and cesium carbonate. The reaction condition varies dependingon the materials used, but generally, a derivative (XXV) of interest isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 100° C., preferably at 15to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for 1 hour to 12 hours.When R¹, R², R³, R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a hydroxyl group or amino group, eachsubstituent thereof can be protected and deprotected with a commonlyused protective group. Further, each hydroxyl group and amino group canbe modified with a commonly used acylation and sulfonylation condition.When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a nitro group, it can be converted into an aminogroup by using a general reduction reaction of a nitro group. When R⁶,R⁷ and R⁸ are a C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, the corresponding sulfur atom canbe oxidized by using a general oxidation reaction of a sulfur atom.

The deprotection of the protective group R¹² of the cyclic compound(XXV) obtained by the above method is not particularly limited, and canbe conducted by referring to a commonly used method as a deprotectioncondition of the protective group (Protective Groups in OrganicSynthesis Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). The protective groupis not particularly limited, and for example, methyl group,methoxymethyl group, benzyoxymethyl group, t-butyl group, allyl groupand benzyl group can be used. Particularly, benzyl group is preferred.

The reaction of a cyclic compound (XXVI) obtained by the above methodand a reactive derivative (XXVII) can be conducted in a solvent, in thepresence of a base. A solvent is not particularly limited, and forexample, the followings can be used independently or in combination:1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate,isopropyl acetate, toluene, benzene, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane,acetonitrile, propionitrile and N,N-dimethylformamide A base is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: organic bases such as pyridine, DMAP,collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN, DABCO, triethylamine,2,6-di-t-butylpyridine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine,N-methylmorpholine and trimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such aslithium hydride, sodium hydride and potassium hydride; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassiumhydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate; metal bicarbonatessuch as sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium hydrogen carbonate;lithium diisopropylamide, sodium diisopropylamide, potassiumdiisopropylamide, lithium hexamethyldisilazide, sodiumhexamethyldisilazide, potassium hexamethyldisilazide, t-butoxysodium,t-butoxypotassium, n-butyllithium, s-butyllithium and t-butyllithium.The reaction condition varies depending on the materials used, butgenerally, a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative (XXIII) of interest isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 150° C., preferably at 0to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 48 hours, preferably for 1 hour to 12 hours.When R¹, R², R³, R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a hydroxyl group or amino group, eachsubstituent thereof can be protected and deprotected with a commonlyused protective group. Further, each hydroxyl group and amino group canbe modified with a commonly used acylation and sulfonylation condition.When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a nitro group, it can be converted into an aminogroup by using a general reduction reaction of a nitro group. When R⁶,R⁷ and R⁸ are a C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, the corresponding sulfur atom canbe oxidized by using a general oxidation reaction of a sulfur atom.

Further, a compound shown by formula (XXVIII) among the compounds (I)can be prepared by the following method, but it is not limited to thismethod.

(wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸, A ring, X³ and X⁴ show the samethings as they show in the above, and R¹³ represents a lower alkylgroup).

The reaction of an amine compound (II) and a reactive derivative (XXIX)can be conducted in a solvent, in the presence of a base. A solvent isnot particularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform,dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, toluene, benzene,tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, acetonitrile, propionitrile andN,N-dimethylformamide. A base is not particularly limited, and forexample, the followings can be used independently or in combination:organic bases such as pyridine, DMAP, collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN,DABCO, triethylamine, 2,6-di-t-butylpyridine, diisopropylethylamine,diisopropylpentylamine, N-methylmorpholine and trimethylamine; alkalimetal hydrides such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride and potassiumhydride; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodiumhydroxide and potassium hydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such aslithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and cesiumcarbonate; alkali metal bicarbonates such as sodium hydrogen carbonateand potassium hydrogen carbonate; lithium diisopropylamide, sodiumdiisopropylamide, potassium diisopropylamide, lithiumhexamethyldisilazide, sodium hexamethyldisilazide, potassiumhexamethyldisilazide, t-butoxysodium, t-butoxypotassium, n-butyllithium,s-butyllithium and t-butyllithium. The reaction condition variesdepending on the materials used, but generally, a derivative of interest(XXX) is obtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 150° C.,preferably at 0 to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 48 hours, preferably for 1hour to 24 hours. When R¹, R², R³, R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are hydroxyl group oramino group, each substituent thereof can be protected and deprotectedwith a commonly used protective group. Further, each hydroxyl group andamino group can be modified with a commonly used acylation andsulfonylation condition. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a nitro group, it can beconverted into an amino group by using a general reduction reaction of anitro group. When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, thecorresponding sulfur atom can be oxidized by using a general oxidationreaction of a sulfur atom.

The reduction reaction of the obtained derivative (XXX) can be conductedin a solvent, in the presence of a reductant. A reductant is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be used:sodium borohydride, lithium borohydride, lithium aluminium hydride anddiisobutylaluminium hydride. A solvent is not particularly limited, andfor example, the followings can be used independently or in combination:tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, dioxane, toluene, dichloromethane,methanol, ethanol and water. The reaction condition varies depending onthe materials used, but generally, a derivative of interest (XXXI) isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 150° C., preferably at 15to 60° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours, preferably for 30 minutes to 10hours.

The reaction of a derivative (XXXI) obtained by the above method and areactive derivative (XXVII) can be conducted in a solvent, in thepresence of a base. A solvent is not particularly limited, and forexample, the followings can be used independently or in combination:1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate,isopropyl acetate, toluene, benzene, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane,acetonitrile, propionitrile and N,N-dimethylformamide A base is notparticularly limited, and for example, the followings can be usedindependently or in combination: organic bases such as pyridine, DMAP,collidine, lutidine, DBU, DBN, DABCO, triethylamine,2,6-di-t-butylpyridine, diisopropylethylamine, diisopropylpentylamine,N-methylmorpholine and trimethylamine; alkali metal hydrides such aslithium hydride, sodium hydride and potassium hydride; alkali metalhydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and potassiumhydroxide; alkali metal carbonates such as lithium carbonate, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate and cesium carbonate; alkali metalbicarbonates such as sodium hydrogen carbonate and potassium hydrogencarbonate; lithium diisopropylamide, sodium diisopropylamide, potassiumdiisopropylamide, lithium hexamethyldisilazide, sodiumhexamethyldisilazide, potassium hexamethyldisilazide, t-butoxysodium,t-butoxypotassium, n-butyllithium, s-butyllithium and t-butyllithium.The reaction condition varies depending on the materials used, butgenerally, a 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative (XXVIII) of interest isobtained by conducting the reaction at −20 to 150° C., preferably at 0to 80° C. for 5 minutes to 48 hours, preferably for 1 hour to 12 hours.When R¹, R², R³, R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are hydroxyl group or amino group, eachsubstituent thereof can be protected and deprotected with a commonlyused protective group. Further, each hydroxyl group and amino group canbe modified with a commonly used acylation and sulfonylation condition.When R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are a nitro group, it can be converted into an aminogroup by using a general reduction reaction of a nitro group. When R⁶,R⁷ and R⁸ are a C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, the corresponding sulfur atom canbe oxidized by using a general oxidation reaction of a sulfur atom.

The intermediates and substances of interest obtained in each of theabove reactions can be isolated and purified as desired by subjecting toa purification method that are used routinely in the field of organicsynthetic chemistry, for example, filtration, neutralization,extraction, washing, drying, condensation, distillation,recrystallization, various types of chromatography and the like.Alternatively, the intermediates can be used for next reactions withouta particular purification.

Further, various isomers can be isolated by applying a routine procedureutilizing the difference in physical-chemical property between theisomers. For example, a racemic mixture can be led to optically-pureisomers by a common racemic resolution method such as an opticalresolution method comprising leading a mixture to diastereomeric saltwith a common optically-active acid such as tartaric acid, or a methodusing optically-active column chromatography. Further, a diastereomericmixture can be separated by a fractional crystallization, various typesof chromatography or the like. Alternatively, an optically-activecompound can be produced by using an appropriate optically-activematerial.

Embodiments of Use

The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises the1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative shown by general formula (1),pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or their solvate as an activeingredient. The compound of the present invention can be usedindependently, but generally, the compound is used in combination with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier and/or diluent.

Examples of an administration form of a medicine that comprises1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative of the present invention or saltthereof, or their solvate as an active ingredient include an oraladministration by a tablet, capsule, granules, powder, syrup or thelike; or a parenteral administration by an intravenous injection,intramuscular injection, suppository, inhaler, percutaneous absorption,eye-drops, nasal preparation or the like. Further, to prepare apharmaceutical formulation in such various forms, the active ingredientcan be prepared independently or as a pharmaceutical composition whereappropriate, by combining with other pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers, specifically an excipient, binder, extender, disintegrant,surfactant, lubricant, dispersant, buffer, preservative, flavoringagent, flavor, coating agent, diluent or the like.

The dose of the medicine of the present invention varies depending onweight, age, sex, symptoms and the like of the patient, but generally,in a case of an adult, 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative represented bygeneral formula (1) can be administered in an amount of 0.1 to 1000 mg,preferably 1 to 300 mg a day, as a single or several separate doseseither orally or parenterally.

Examples

The present invention will be further described with reference to thefollowing examples, while the scope of the present invention will not belimited to these examples.

Example 1 Preparation of1-benzyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(adamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of 2-adamantanone (1.00 g, 6.70mmol) in ethanol (40 mL) was added with benzylcarbazate (1.11 g, 6.70mmol) at room temperature and the resultant was stirred at 80° C. for 12hours. The reaction solution was concentrated in vacuo, and benzyl2-(adamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate (2.03 g, quant.) wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.60-2.01 (m, 12H), 2.77 (s, 1H), 2.89 (s,1H), 5.25 (s, 2H), 7.31-7.41 (m, 5H), 7.69 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl 2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of benzyl2-(adamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate (1.60 g, 5.40 mmol) intetrahydrofuran (54 mL) was added with sodium cyanoborohydride (370 mg,5.90 mmol) at room temperature, to which a solution of p-toluenesulfonicacid monohydrate (190 mg, 1.00 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL) wasdropped. The resultant was stirred at the same temperature for 5 hours.The reaction solution was added with a saturated aqueous solution ofsodium hydrogen carbonate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo,and benzyl 2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate (1.54 g, 94.9%) wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.30-2.09 (m, 13H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 3.13 (s,1H), 3.90 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.39 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-chloroacetyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate (800 mg, 2.66 mmol) indichloromethane (30 mL) was added with sodium hydrogen carbonate (450mg, 5.40 mmol) and chloroacetic acid chloride (300 mg, 2.66 mmol) wereadded at 0° C., and the resultant was stirred at room temperature for 3hours. The reaction solution was added with water and extracted withchloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate,concentrated in vacuo, and benzyl2-(2-chloroacetyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate (726 mg,72.4%) was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.56-1.93 (m, 12H), 2.29-2.54 (m, 2H), 3.98(d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (s, 1H), 5.22 (s, 2H),6.90 (s, 1H), 7.29-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of benzyl2-(2-chloroacetyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate (726 mg, 1.93mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 mL) was added at 0° C. withpotassium-t-butoxide (238 mg, 2.12 mmol), and the resultant was stirredat the same temperature for 1 hour. The reaction solution was added witha saturated aqueous solution of ammonium chloride, and extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residue was purified usingsilica gel chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=3:1), and benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate (463 mg, 70.4%)was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.47-2.04 (m, 12H), 2.17 (s, 1H), 2.44 (s,1H), 4.00 (s, 1H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 7.35-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 5: Preparation of 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate (100 mg, 0.29mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (5 mL) was added with 10% palladium carbon(catalyst amount), and under a hydrogen atmosphere, the resultant wasstirred at room temperature for 10 hours. The reaction solution wasfiltered using celite, concentrated in vacuo, and the obtained residuewas purified using silica gel chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1),and 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (34.0 mg, 56.8%) wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.46-2.10 (m, 12H), 2.55 (s, 2H), 3.40 (s,1H), 4.25 (s, 2H).

Process 6: Preparation of1-benzyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (10.2 mg, 0.05 mmol) inN,N-dimethylformamide (1 mL), potassium carbonate (28.0 mg, 0.100 mmol)and benzyl bromide (35.0 mg, 0.100 mmol) were added at room temperature,and the resultant was stirred at the same temperature for 24 hours. Thereaction solution was added with water and extracted with diethyl ether.The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentratedin vacuo, the obtained residue was purified using Preparative Thin-Layerchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1), and the title compound (7.60mg, 48.6%) was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.56-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.17-2.26 (m, 2H), 2.40(s, 1H), 2.48 (s, 1H), 3.50 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.59 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H),3.76 (s, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H),7.30-7.35 (m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1736, 1322, 731 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 296 (M⁺).

Example 2 Preparation of1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Chlorobenzylbromide was used in place of benzyl bromide for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.55-1.88 (m, 10H), 2.13-2.24 (m, 2H), 2.38(s, 1H), 2.48 (s, 1H), 3.50 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H),3.76 (s, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 2852, 1736, 1322, 1100, 714 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 330 (M⁺).

Example 3 Preparation of1-(4-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Methylbenzyl bromide was used in place of benzyl bromide for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.52-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.16-2.19 (m, 1H),2.22-2.26 (m, 1H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 1H), 2.49 (s, 1H), 3.45 (d,J=11.7 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=13.7Hz, 1H), 4.34 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=7.8Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1757, 1288, 1230, 774 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 310 (M⁺).

Example 4 Preparation of1-(4-methoxybenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Methoxybenzyl bromide was used in place of benzyl bromide for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.59-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.14-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.40(s, 1H), 2.48 (s, 1H), 3.43 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H),3.76 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 4.07 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (d, J=11.6 Hz,1H), 6.87 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 2852, 1758, 1511, 1248, 1039, 775 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 326 (M⁺).

Example 5 Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Fluorobenzyl bromide was used in place of benzyl bromide for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.64-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.13-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.38(s, 1H), 2.47 (s, 1H), 3.47 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H),3.75 (s, 1H), 4.11 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 1H), 7.03 (t,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (dd, J=5.7, 8.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1758, 1731, 1510, 1223, 823 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 314 (M⁺).

Example 6 Preparation of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Trifluoromethylbenzyl bromide was used in place of benzyl bromide fora similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and thetitle compound was obtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.60-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.14-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.38(s, 1H), 2.47 (s, 1H), 3.54 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H),3.76 (s, 1H), 4.16 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.42 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.60 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 1758, 1742, 1325, 1166, 1118, 1066, 733 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 364 (M⁺).

Example 7 Preparation of1-(4-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Nitrobenzyl bromide was used in place of benzyl bromide for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a pale yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.60-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.14-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.36(s, 1H), 2.48 (s, 1H), 3.52 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H),3.76 (s, 1H), 4.20 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 8.20 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1736, 1524, 1344, 734 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 341 (M⁺).

Example 8 Preparation of1-benzyl-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of t-butyl2-(adamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate

t-Butyl carbazate was used in place of benzylcarbazate for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and t-butyl2-(adamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as a colorlessoil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.51 (s, 9H), 1.60-2.01 (m, 12H), 2.74 (s,1H), 2.90)s, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of t-butyl 2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

t-Butyl 2-(adamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, and t-butyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 9H), 1.66-2.06 (m, 13H), 2.51 (s,1H), 3.02 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 1H), 6.30 (s, 1H).

Process 3: Preparation of t-butyl2-(2-chloropropanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

2-Chloropropionyl chloride was used in place of chloroacetic acidchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example 1,and t-butyl 2-(2-chloropropanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49 (s, 9H), 1.54-2.02 (m, 16H), 2.33 (s,1H), 4.36 (s, 1H), 4.52 (m, 1H), 6.72 (s, 1H).

Process 4: Preparation of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-methyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of t-butyl2-(2-chloropropanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate (200 mg,0.560 mmol) in dichloromethane (3 mL) was added with trifluoroaceticacid (3 mL) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at thesame temperature for 1 hour. The reaction solution was concentrated, andthe obtained residue was purified using silica gel chromatography(hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1),2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-methyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (66.3 mg, 53.7%) wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.48 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.63-2.05 (m, 12H),2.26 (s, 1H), 2.39 (s, 1H), 3.74 (s, 1H), 4.44 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H).

Process 5: Preparation of1-benzyl-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4-methyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.13 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.64-1.90 (m, 10H),2.17-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 1H), 2.47 (s, 1H), 3.53 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H),3.67 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.74 (s, 1H), 4.34 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.35(m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 2853, 1752, 1452, 731 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 310 (M⁺).

Example 9 Preparation of1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Except using 4-chlorobenzyl bromide in place of benzyl bromide, similarreaction and treatment were carried out as Process 2 of Example 8, andthe title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.15 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.62-1.90 (m, 10H),2.15-2.24 (m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 1H), 2.45 (s, 1H), 3.51 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H),3.62 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (s, 1H), 4.30 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 2853, 1752, 1491, 756 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 345 (M⁺).

Example 10 Preparation of1-benzyl-4-(propan-2-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-bromo-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

2-Bromoisovaleryl chloride was used in place of chloroacetic acidchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example 1,and benzyl2-(2-bromo-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.91 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.06 (d, J=6.8 Hz,3H), 1.55-2.30 (m, 15H), 3.99 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (s, 1H), 5.20 (s,2H), 6.87 (s, 1H), 7.36-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-(propan-2-yl)-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl2-(2-bromo-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate wasused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1, andbenzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-(propan-2-yl)-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.09 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.11 (d, J=6.8 Hz,3H), 1.55-0.80 (m, 10H), 21.98-2.02 (m, 1H), 2.22-2.17 (m, 2H), 2.30 (s,1H), 2.58 (s, 1H), 4.02 (s, 1H), 4.23 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 5.12 (d, J=12.2Hz, 1H), 5.21 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-(propan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-(propan-2-yl)-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-(propan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.04 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.07 (d, J=6.8 Hz,3H), 1.62-2.38 (m, 15H), 3.73 (s, 1H), 4.15 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H).

Process 4: Preparation of1-benzyl-4-(propan-2-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4-(propan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.68 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.73 (d, J=6.8 Hz,3H), 1.57-1.87 (m, 11H), 2.17-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.38-2.42 (m, 2H), 3.44-3.51(m, 2H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 4.27 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.33 (m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 2851, 1753, 1742, 737 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 11 Preparation of4-butyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-bromo-hexanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

2-Bromohexanoyl bromide was used in place of chloroacetic acid chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example 1, andbenzyl 2-(2-bromo-hexanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.82-0.95 (m, 3H), 1.22-2.36 (m, 20H), 4.26(t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (s, 1H), 5.20 (s, 2H), 6.65-6.89 (m, 1H),7.34-7.38 (m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-butyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl 2-(2-bromo-hexanoyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate wasused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1, andbenzyl 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-butyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.88 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 3H), 1.32-2.13 (m, 18H),2.28 (s, 1H), 2.57 (s, 1H), 4.01 (s, 1H), 4.57 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.13(d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 5.22 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-butyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyl 2-(adamantyl-2-yl)-4-butyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4-butyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.92 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 3H), 1.35-1.47 (m, 4H),1.63-2.40 (m, 17H), 3.73 (s, 1H), 4.37 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

Process 4: Preparation of4-butyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4-butyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 0.73 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.18-0.99 (m, 4H),1.93-1.52 (m, 12H), 2.28-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.38 (m, 2H), 3.65 (t, J=6.5Hz, 1H), 3.70 (br, 1H), 3.83 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (d, J=13.2 Hz,1H), 7.40 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.76 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 12 Preparation of1-benzyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

2-Bromoisobutyryl bromide was used in place of chloroacetic acidchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example 1,and benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.58 (s, 6H), 1.62-1.98 (m, 13H), 2.37 (s,1H), 4.17-4.37 (m, 1H), 5.09-5.27 (m, 2H), 6.79-7.00 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.38(m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate wasused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1, andbenzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.62-2.03 (m, 12H), 2.38 (s,2H), 4.02 (s, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 7.34-7.41 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyl2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate wasused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1, and2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 3H), 1.55 (s, 3H), 1.63-2.13 (m,13H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 3.97 (s, 1H).

Process 4: Preparation of1-benzyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.89 (m,10H), 2.13-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.29-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 1H), 3.57 (s, 1H),3.87 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.40 (m, 5H).

EI-MS m/z; 324 (M⁺).

Example 13 Preparation of1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process3 of Example 12, and 4-chlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.89 (m,10H), 2.12-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.29-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.37 (s, 1H), 3.57 (s, 1H),3.84 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.33 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H).

EI-MS m/z; 359 (M⁺).

Example 14 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 4-methylbenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.89 (m,10H), 2.13-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.30-2.40 (m, 6H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.82 (d,J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26(d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 2853, 1751, 808 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 15 Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 4-fluorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.89 (m,10H), 2.07-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.28 (, 2H), 2.38 (s, 1H), 3.56 (s, 1H),3.85 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 7.37 (dd, J=5.8, 8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2924, 2905, 1743, 1731, 1510, 1224, 811 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 342 (M⁺).

Example 16 Preparation of1-(3,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3,4-difluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.90 (m,10H), 2.12 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.30 (s, 1H),2.36 (s, 1H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.83 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (d, J=14.0 Hz,1H), 7.08-7.14 (m, 2H), 7.27 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1725, 1520, 1291, 1206, 774 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 360 (M⁺).

Example 17 Preparation of1-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.89 (m,10H), 2.11 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 2.28 (s, 1H),2.39 (s, 1H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 3.97 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=14.2 Hz,1H), 6.76-6.81 (m, 1H), 6.87 (dt, J=1.7, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (q, J=7.8 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1733, 1506, 1276, 1139, 962 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 361 (M+H)⁺.

Example 18 Preparation of1-(3,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3,5-difluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 3H), 1.60-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (d, J=13.3Hz, 2H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.86 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H),6.68-6.73 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.96 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1733, 1593, 1113, 850 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 361 (M+H)⁺.

Example 19 Preparation of1-(2,3-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,3-difluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.60-1.90 (m,10H), 2.12 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.28 (s, 1H),2.39 (s, 1H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (d, J=14.6 Hz,1H), 7.05-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.34 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 1734, 1487, 1280, 781 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 361 (M+H)⁺.

Example 20 Preparation of1-(2,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,5-difluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 2.30 (s, 1H),2.38 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 3.99 (d, J=14.8 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (d, J=14.8 Hz,1H), 6.89-7.02 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.33 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1735, 1492, 1237, 818 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 361 (M+H)⁺.

Example 21 Preparation of1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,6-difluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.36 (s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 3H), 1.52-1.87 (m,10H), 1.99 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 2.28 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H),2.45 (s, 1H), 3.56 (s, 1H), 3.99 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (d, J=13.5 Hz,1H), 6.85-6.91 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.29 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1743, 1470, 1046, 797 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 361 (M+H)⁺.

Example 22 Preparation of1-(3-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-fluorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.31 (s, 1H),2.37 (s, 1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.87 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (d, J=14.0 Hz,1H), 6.92-6.97 (m, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.30 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2918, 1732, 1335 1254, 782 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 343 (M+H)⁺.

Example 23 Preparation of1-(3,5-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3,5-dimethoxybenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.59-1.89 (m,10H), 2.15 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.36 (d, J=15.6Hz, 2H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 3.79 (s, 6H), 3.81 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d,J=14.5 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (t, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1740, 1598, 1202, 1145, 829 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 384 (M⁺).

Example 24 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.90 (m,10H), 2.14 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 2.29 (s, 1H),2.35 (s, 1H), 3.56 (s, 1H), 3.95 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (d, J=14.2 Hz,1H), 7.44 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (t, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 7.69 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1728, 1328, 1165, 1126, 1076 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 392 (M⁺).

Example 25 Preparation of1-[3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide were used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.41 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.91 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.32 (s, 2H),3.57 (s, 1H), 3.95 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2918, 1737, 1340, 1144, 868 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 410 (M⁺).

Example 26 Preparation of1-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reactionand treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.41 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.91 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.30 (s, 2H),3.55 (s, 1H), 4.04 (d, J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 4.23 (d, J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (s,1H), 7.88 (s, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2914, 1748, 1278, 1166, 1130, 897 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 460 (M⁺).

Example 27 Preparation of1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-chlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23 (s, 3H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (s, 1H), 2.29 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H),2.41 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 4.07 (d, J=15.2 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (d, J=15.2 Hz,1H), 7.17-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=1.5, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H).

EI-MS m/z; 358 (M⁺).

Example 28 Preparation of1-(3-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-chlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.30 (s, 1H),2.36 (s, 1H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.85 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=14.0 Hz,1H), 7.23-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.42 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1734, 1334, 1078, 783 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 358 (M⁺).

Example 29 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-nitrobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.91 (m,10H), 2.12-2.16 (m, 3H), 2.25-2.35 (m, 1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 4.01 (d,J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1749, 1529, 1349, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 369 (M⁺).

Example 30 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-methylbenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26 (s, 3H), 1.44-1.48 (m, 4H), 1.60-1.87(m, 9H), 2.04-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.42 (m, 5H), 3.54 (s, 1H), 3.94 (d,J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.00 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.45 (m,1H).

IR (ATR); 2890, 1731, 1474, 1334, 743 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 31 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 4-nitrobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a yellow crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.91 (m,10H), 2.12-2.35 (m, 4H), 3.59 (s, 1H), 4.00 (d, J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (d,J=14.6 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.19 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1731, 1522, 1345, 732 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 369 (M⁺).

Example 32 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-methylbenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.89 (m,10H), 2.14 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21-2.39 (m, 6H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.84 (d,J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.19(m, 3H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1749, 1335, 780 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 33 Preparation of1-(3-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-bromobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.25-2.36 (m, 3H), 3.56 (s, 1H), 3.85 (d,J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (t, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1750, 1247, 779 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 402 (M⁺).

Example 34 Preparation of1-(4-t-butylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 4-t-butylbenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28 (s, 3H), 1.31 (s, 9H), 1.40 (s, 3H),1.47-1.87 (m, 10H), 2.09-2.39 (m, 4H), 3.55 (s, 1H), 3.87 (d, J=20.0 Hz,1H), 4.10 (d, J=20.0 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.36 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1766, 1752, 823 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 380 (M⁺).

Example 35 Preparation of1-(3-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-iodobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.90 (m,10H), 2.12 (d, 12.2 Hz, 1H), 2.25-2.35 (m, 3H), 3.55 (s, 1H), 3.82 (d,J=14.0 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.35(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2907, 1748, 778 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 450 (M⁺).

Example 36 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 6H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.90 (m,10H), 1.23 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.25-2.37 (m, 3H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.94 (d,J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (d, 14.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1743, 1731, 1322, 1161, 1129, 1069, 826 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 392 (M⁺).

Example 37 Preparation of1-(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,6-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.07 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 1.38-1.82 (m, 17H),2.32 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 1H), 3.45 (s, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=13.7 Hz,1H), 4.25 (d, 13.7 Hz, 1H), 7.14-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2929, 1746, 1434, 1323, 1190, 1086, 784, 762 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 393 (M⁺).

Example 38 Preparation of1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-fluorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.89 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 2.29 (s, 1H),2.41 (s, 1H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 7.02 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.11(t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.56 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1732, 1333, 1229, 1098, 756 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 342 (M⁺).

Example 39 Preparation of1-(2-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-bromobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23 (s, 3H), 1.47 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 2.29 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 1H),2.41 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 4.06 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=15.3 Hz,1H), 7.11 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1761, 1244, 1025, 762 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 402 (M⁺).

Example 40 Preparation of1-(2-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-iodobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.54-1.89 (m,10H), 2.12 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.20 (s, 1H), 2.29 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H),2.41 (s, 1H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 3.99 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (d, J=15.1 Hz,1H), 6.96 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.82 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 1740, 1327, 1015, 764 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 450 (M⁺).

Example 41 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.22 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.87 (m,10H), 2.05-2.38 (m, 4H), 3.63 (s, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=23.2 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (d,J=23.2 Hz, 1H), 6.88-6.95 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.43 (dd,J=14.2, 3.9 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1761, 1473, 1245, 1150, 1077, 817 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 42 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.19 (s, 3H), 1.49-1.91 (m, 13H), 2.13-2.38(m, 4H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 4.14-4.23 (m, 2H), 7.36 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.53(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1755, 1455, 1312, 1160, 1119, 1037, 771 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 392 (M⁺).

Example 43 Preparation of1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,3-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.90 (m,10H), 2.11-2.23 (m, 3H), 2.39 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 4.08 (d, J=15.6 Hz,1H), 4.17 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.39 (m, 1H),7.57-7.59 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1736, 784 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 392 (M⁺).

Example 44 Preparation of1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,5-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.66-1.91 (m,10H), 2.12-2.37 (m, 4H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (d,J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=8.3, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.66(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1753, 1464, 1244, 1092, 1043, 812 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 392 (M⁺).

Example 45 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23 (s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.90 (m,10H), 2.12 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.25-2.29 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 1H), 3.61 (s,1H), 4.01 (d, 15.1 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.01 (m, 1H),7.11 (dd, J=8.4, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.65 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1752, 1604, 1490, 1232, 906, 857, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 46 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24-1.27 (m, 1H), 1.43 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s,3H), 1.56-1.91 (m, 11H), 2.31 (m, 1H), 2.46 (s, 1H), 3.49 (s, 1H), 4.08(s, 2H), 6.96-7.00 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.22 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1746, 1453, 1240, 784 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 47 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-nitrobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.47-1.93 (m,10H), 2.03-2.14 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.31 (m, 2H), 3.50 (s, 1H), 4.27 (d,J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 4.36 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.57(dt, J=7.8 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (dt, J=7.8, 1.2 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1750, 1527, 1361, 729 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 369 (M⁺).

Example 48 Preparation of1-[4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide were used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.19 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.86 (m,10H), 2.11-2.36 (m, 4H), 3.59 (s, 1H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 7.22-7.26 (m, 1H),7.36 (dd, J=9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.98 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1748, 750, 702 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 410 (M⁺).

Example 49 Preparation of1-(biphenyl-2-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-phenylbenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.98 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 3H), 1.52-1.85 (m,10H), 2.03-2.20 (m, 3H), 2.33 (s, 1H), 3.47 (s, 1H), 3.78 (d, J=14.2 Hz,1H), 4.06 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.44 (m, 8H), 7.22-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.36(dd, J=9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.74 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1755, 1316, 1216, 1163, 1048, 907, 743 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 400 (M⁺).

Example 50 Preparation of1-(2-ethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-ethylbenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.22 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.45(s, 3H), 1.65-1.75 (m, 7H), 1.82-1.88 (m, 3H), 2.07-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.28(d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.42 (s, 1H), 2.71 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (s, 1H),3.99 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.24 (m, 3H),7.49 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1751, 1452, 758 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 51 Preparation of1-(2-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-methoxybenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21 (s, 3H), 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.89 (m,10H), 2.15 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 2.28 (s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 1H), 3.63 (s, 1H),3.83 (s, 3H), 3.98 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1749, 1243, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 52 Preparation of1-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,4-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.22 (s, 3H), 1.44 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.90 (m,10H), 2.12 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (s, 2H), 2.39 (s, 1H), 3.61 (s, 1H),4.01 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (dd, J=8.3, 2.2Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1752, 1468, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 393 (M⁺).

Example 53 Preparation of1-(4-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 4-bromobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.90 (m,10H), 2.15 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H), 2.24-2.37 (m, 3H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.83 (d,J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.44(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2922, 1769, 1246, 1217, 809, 772 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 402 (M⁺).

Example 54 Preparation of1-(3-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-methoxybenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.89 (m,10H), 2.13-2.17 (m, 1H), 2.28 (d, J=13.4 Hz, 1H), 2.32-2.39 (m, 2H),3.59 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.85 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (d, J=13.9 Hz,1H), 6.79 (dd, J=8.1, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.97 (m, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 2907, 1743, 1604, 1267, 1176, 1043, 780 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 55 Preparation of1-(2,4-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,4-dimethylbenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.43-1.50 (m, 4H), 1.56-1.74(m, 6H), 1.82-1.87 (m, 3H), 2.07-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.34 (m, 7H), 2.42(s, 1H), 3.55 (s, 1H), 3.90 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (d, J=13.9 Hz, 1H),6.94-6.96 (m, 2H), 7.32 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1750, 816, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 56 Preparation of1-(2,5-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,5-dimethylbenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.43-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.57-1.72(m, 6H), 1.82-1.87 (m, 3H), 2.08-2.12 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.33 (m, 7H), 2.41(s, 1H), 3.53 (s, 1H), 3.90 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H),6.96 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2901, 1732, 1328, 808, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 57 Preparation of1-(2,3-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,3-dimethylbenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26 (s, 3H), 1.44-1.47 (m, 4H), 1.55-1.71(m, 6H), 1.81-1.87 (m, 3H), 2.07-2.10 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.34 (m, 7H), 2.42(s, 1H), 3.52 (s, 1H), 3.95-4.03 (m, 2H), 7.01-7.11 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.31(m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2904, 1730, 1473, 1334, 777 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 58 Preparation of1-(3-fluoro-2-methylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3-fluoro-2-methylbenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26 (s, 3H), 1.40-1.49 (m, 4H), 1.57-1.65(m, 6H), 1.82-1.88 (m, 3H), 2.06-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.28-2.33 (m, 4H), 2.40(s, 1H), 3.53 (s, 1H), 3.95 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.00 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H),6.94 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.08-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2905, 1731, 1472, 1334, 1240, 783 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 59 Preparation of1-(3-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.90 (m,10H), 2.13 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.25-2.36 (m, 3H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.87 (d,J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=14.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.41 (s,1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1733, 1334, 783 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 60 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(methylthio)benzyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-(methylthio)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.54-1.76 (m,7H), 1.82-1.88 (m, 3H), 2.09-2.31 (m, 3H), 2.43-2.52 (m, 4H), 3.60 (s,1H), 4.00 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.29 (m,3H), 7.53 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1748, 747 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 370 (M⁺).

Example 61 Preparation of1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.61-1.87 (m,10H), 2.10-2.40 (m, 4H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 3.92 (d, J=20.4 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (d,J=20.4 Hz, 1H), 5.95 (s, 2H), 6.72-6.84 (m, 2H), 7.01 (d, J=11.2 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 1742, 1457, 1246, 1060, 928, 774 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 368 (M⁺).

Example 62 Preparation of1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and3,4-(methylenedioxy)benzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a brown oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.60-1.89 (m,10H), 2.11-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.39 (m, 3H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.78 (d,J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (d, J=13.7 Hz, 1H), 5.94 (s, 1H), 5.95 (s, 1H),6.74 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1730, 1491, 1444, 1250, 1039, 930, 811 cm⁻¹.

Example 63 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-(bromomethyl)naphthalene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.54-1.87 (m,10H), 2.05-2.14 (m, 2H), 2.29-2.34 (m, 1H), 2.46 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 1H),4.40-4.52 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.64 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.88 (m, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1749, 1241, 793, 776 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 64 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-(bromomethyl)naphthalene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.27 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.51-1.91 (m,10H), 2.16-2.43 (m, 4H), 3.64 (s, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=20.3 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (d,J=20.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.78-7.82 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2904, 1770, 819, 736 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 65 Preparation oftrans-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate

5-Hydroxy-2-adamantanone was used in place of 2-adamantanone for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and benzyl2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.58-1.99 (m, 11H), 2.31 (s, 1H), 2.92 (s,1H), 3.03 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.42 (m, 5H), 7.66 (br, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was used fora similar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, theresultant two geometric isomers were separated using silica gelchromatography, and benzyltrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as acolorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.31 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 1.72 (d, J=6.6 Hz,7H), 2.00-2.08 (m, 5H), 3.11 (s, 1H), 3.93 (br, 1H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 6.24(br, 1H), 7.30-7.39 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate and2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 3 of Example 1, and benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.48 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 1.60-1.95 (m, 16H),2.14-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.58 (br, 1H), 4.11 (br, 0.4H), 4.31 (br, 0.6H),5.07-5.30 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzyltrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43-1.97 (m, 11H), 1.49 (s, 6H), 2.15 (s,1H), 2.58 (s, 2H), 3.94 (s, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 7.34-7.39 (m, 5H).

Process 5: Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyltrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-onewas obtained as a pale yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49-2.05 (m, 18H), 2.17 (s, 1H), 2.57 (br,1H), 3.64 (s, 1H), 3.88 (br, 1H).

Process 6: Preparation oftrans-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment asProcess 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26 (s, 3H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.49-1.74 (m,9H), 2.12 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (s, 1H), 2.21 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H),2.43 (s, 1H), 2.58 (s, 1H), 3.53 (s, 1H), 4.06 (d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 4.15(d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.35 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3676, 2923, 1736, 1354, 1116, 750 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 66 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide was used in place of 2-chlorobenzylbromide for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 65,and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21 (s, 3H), 1.49 (s, 3H), 1.51-1.77 (m,9H), 2.06 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (s, 1H), 2.21 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H),2.48 (s, 1H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 3.51 (s, 1H), 4.19 (s, 2H), 7.37 (t, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.53 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2927, 1736, 1313, 1161, 1115, 771 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 408 (M⁺).

Example 67 Preparation oftrans-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Chloro-5-fluorobenzyl bromide was used in place of 2-chlorobenzylbromide for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 65,and the title compound was obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.52-1.78 (m,9H), 2.05 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.18-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.49 (s, 1H), 2.56 (s,1H), 3.55 (s, 1H), 4.03 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H),6.93 (dt, J=3.0, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.1, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd,J=2.9, 9.5 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3650, 2925, 1736, 1474, 1264, 1115, 756 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 392 (M⁺).

Example 68 Preparation of1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl 2-cyclohexylidene hydrazinecarboxylate

Cyclohexanone was used in place of 2-adamantanone for a similar reactionand treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and benzyl 2-cyclohexylidenehydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as a pale yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.62-1.74 (m, 6H), 2.20 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H),2.37 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 7.32-7.41 (m, 5H), 7.68 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl 2-cyclohexylhydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-cyclohexylidenehydrazinecarboxylate was used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, and benzyl2-cyclohexylhydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.13-2.12 (m, 10H), 3.13-3.22 (m, 1H), 5.25(dd, J=12.1, 14.3 Hz, 2H), 6.38 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (s, 1H),7.35-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cyclohexylhydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-cyclohexylhydrazinecarboxylate and 2-bromoisobutyryl bromidewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example1, and benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cyclohexylhydrazinecarboxylate wasobtained as a white oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.05-2.04 (m, 10H), 2.01 (s, 3H), 2.08 (s,3H), 4.11 (s, 1H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 7.00 (br, 1H), 7.34-7.36 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of benzyl2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cyclohexylhydrazinecarboxylate was usedfor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1, andbenzyl 2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.14-1.28 (m, 3H), 1.43-1.81 (m, 5H), 1.46(s, 6H), 2.03-2.06 (m, 2H), 3.54 (dt, J=3.8, 11.8 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (s, 2H),7.34-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 5: Preparation of 2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cyclohexylhydrazinecarboxylate was usedfor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1, and2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was obtained as a paleyellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.12-1.92 (m, 10H), 1.47 (s, 6H), 3.56 (dt,J=3.8, 11.1 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (br, 1H).

Process 6: Preparation of1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-chlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.07-1.21 (m, 3H), 1.30 (s, 3H), 1.33-1.42(m, 1H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.73-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.94-2.02(m, 2H), 3.12 (tt, J=3.8, 11.7 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 4.12(d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.36 (dd, J=1.5, 7.8 Hz, 1H),7.63 (dd, J=1.5, 7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2934, 1762, 1649, 1446, 1335, 1051, 755 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 307 (M+H)⁺.

Example 69 Preparation of2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 5 ofExample 68, and 2,3-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.08-1.21 (m, 3H), 1.29 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.45(m, 1H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.59-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.74-1.85 (m, 3H), 1.94-2.03(m, 2H), 3.13 (tt, J=3.7, 11.7 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 4.15(d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.36 (dd, J=1.5, 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.58 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2934, 1763, 1650, 1451, 1333, 1154, 1047, 777 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 341 (M+H)⁺.

Example 70 Preparation of2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2,5-dichlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.06-1.22 (m, 3H), 1.29 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.45(m, 1H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.71-1.84 (m, 3H), 1.94-2.03(m, 2H), 3.15 (tt, J=3.8, 11.7 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (d, J=15.5 Hz, 1H), 4.08(d, J=15.5 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=2.4, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.34 (m, 1H),7.66 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2933, 1763, 1650, 1464, 1333, 1093, 812 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 341 (M+H)⁺.

Example 71 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.06-1.23 (m, 3H), 1.29 (s, 3H), 1.36-1.45(m, 1H), 1.39 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.84 (m, 3H), 1.94-2.04(m, 2H), 3.18 (tt, J=3.7, 11.7 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 4.10(d, J=15.6 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (dt, J=2.9, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.1, 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=2.9, 9.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2935, 1763, 1651, 1470, 1266, 1050, 813 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 325 (M+H)⁺.

Example 72 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.08-1.20 (m, 3H), 1.30 (s, 3H), 1.35 (s,3H), 1.36-1.43 (m, 1H), 1.51-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.73-1.83 (m, 3H), 1.93-2.01(m, 2H), 3.11 (tt, J=3.7, 11.5 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (d, J=14.8 Hz, 1H), 4.07(d, J=14.8 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (dt, J=2.6, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (dd, J=2.6, 8.5Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=6.2, 8.5 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2934, 1763, 1605, 1491, 1233, 1043, 906 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 325 (M+H)⁺.

Example 73 Preparation of1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl 2-cyclooctylidenehydrazinecarboxylate

Cyclooctanone was used in place of 2-adamantanone for a similar reactionand treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and benzyl2-cyclooctylidenehydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as a whitecrystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43-1.56 (m, 6H), 1.69-1.78 (m, 4H), 2.28(t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.45 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.42 (m,5H), 7.70 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl 2-cyclooctylhydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-cyclooctylidenehydrazinecarboxylate was used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, and benzyl2-cyclooctylhydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41-2.05 (m, 14H), 3.40-3.47 (m, 1H), 5.26(s, 2H), 6.35 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (s, 1H), 7.36-7.42 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cyclooctylhydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-cyclooctylhydrazinecarboxylate and 2-bromoisobutyryl bromidewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example1, and benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cyclooctylhydrazinecarboxylate wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.55-2.01 (m, 20H), 4.50 (br, 1H), 5.18 (s,2H), 6.91 (br, 1H), 7.29-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of benzyl2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cyclooctylhydrazinecarboxylate was usedfor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1, andbenzyl 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.46 (s, 6H), 1.49-2.04 (m, 14H), 3.76(quint, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 5.20 (s, 2H), 7.30-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 5: Preparation of 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyl 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate wasused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1, and2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was obtained as a paleyellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.46-1.89 (m, 20H), 3.78 (quint, 1H), 3.80(br, 1H).

Process 6: Preparation of1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-chlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29-1.52 (m, 8H), 1.33 (s, 3H), 1.36 (s,3H), 1.63-1.76 (m, 3H), 1.87-2.00 (m, 2H), 2.04-2.13 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.22(m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 7.19-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.36 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2924, 1759, 1468, 1276, 1051, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-S m/z; 334 (M⁺).

Example 74 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 5 ofExample 73 and 2,3-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29-1.53 (m, 8H), 1.32 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s,3H), 1.63-1.78 (m, 3H), 1.88-2.00 (m, 2H), 2.04-2.13 (m, 1H), 3.16-3.23(m, 1H), 4.04 (d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=15.0 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=1.5, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2925, 1760, 1422, 1275, 1048, 779 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 368 (M⁺).

Example 75 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2,5-dichlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.30-1.55 (m, 8H), 1.33 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s,3H), 1.64-1.78 (m, 3H), 1.89-2.00 (m, 2H), 2.03-2.12 (m, 1H), 3.17-3.24(m, 1H), 3.98 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd,J=2.4, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2925, 1759, 1464, 1275, 1092, 813 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 368 (M⁺).

Example 76 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29-1.55 (m, 8H), 1.33 (s, 3H), 1.35 (s,3H), 1.61-1.78 (m, 3H), 1.86-1.99 (m, 2H), 2.03-2.12 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.21(m, 1H), 3.97 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (dt,J=2.5, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=2.5, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=6.2, 8.5Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2926, 1746, 1494, 1231, 1048, 891 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 77 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28-1.56 (m, 8H), 1.32 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s,3H), 1.65-1.78 (m, 3H), 1.89-2.00 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.13 (m, 1H), 3.21-3.28(m, 1H), 3.99 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (dt,J=2.9, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.3, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=3.2, 9.5Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2926, 1760, 1471, 1267, 1148, 1051, 812 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 78 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate

Bicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone was used in place of 2-adamantanone for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as apale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24-1.53 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.82 (m, 3H),2.03-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.58 (s, 1H), 2.98 (s, 2H), 5.23 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.40(m, 6H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was usedfor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, andbenzyl 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained asa pale yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.08-2.68 (m, 10H), 3.52-3.62 (m, 1H), 5.26(s, 2H), 5.50-6.75 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.39 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate and2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 3 of Example 1, and benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.]heptan-2-yl)-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.09-2.20 (m, 15H), 2.76-2.80 (m, 1H),4.43-4.58 (m, 1H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 6.94-7.02 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.44 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.32 (s, 2H), 1.43-1.64 (m, 4H), 1.47 (s,3H), 1.53 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.89 (m, 1H), 2.26 (s, 1H), 2.56 (s, 1H),4.01-4.06 (m, 1H), 5.16 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 5.12 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H),7.33-7.41 (m, 5H).

Process 5: Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyl2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.30-1.85 (m, 14H), 2.26 (s, 1H), 2.48 (s,1H), 3.80-3.90 (m, 2H).

Process 6: Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment asProcess 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.19-1.56 (m, 11H), 1.70-1.83 (m, 2H),2.00-2.39 (m, 3H), 3.44-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.99-4.15 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.25 (m,1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2962, 1736, 1469, 1346, 1052, 758 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 318 (M⁺).

Example 79 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one preparedin Process 5 of Example 78 and 2,3-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used fora similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and thetitle compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21-1.56 (m, 11H), 1.64-1.83 (m, 2H),2.00-2.40 (m, 3H), 3.43-3.63 (m, 1H), 4.02-4.13 (m, 2H), 7.20 (t, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2959, 1753, 1421, 1338, 1180, 1046, 779 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 80 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2,5-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21-1.57 (m, 11H), 1.70-1.86 (m, 2H),2.01-2.43 (m, 3H), 3.41-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.95-4.10 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd,J=2.6, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2959, 1753, 1464, 1339, 1092, 1042, 812 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 81 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.19-1.53 (m, 11H), 1.67-1.83 (m, 2H),2.00-2.37 (m, 3H), 3.40-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.95-4.10 (m, 2H), 6.99 (dt,J=2.6, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=2.4, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.66 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2958, 1753, 1605, 1491, 1232, 1042, 906, 857 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 336 (M⁺).

Example 82 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21-1.57 (m, 11H), 1.64-1.86 (m, 2H),2.01-2.43 (m, 3H), 3.42-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.96-4.11 (m, 2H), 6.92 (dt,J=5.0, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=5.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=9.5 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 2958, 1754, 1471, 1265, 1148, 1049, 813 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 336 (M⁺).

Example 83 Preparation of1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl 2-cycloheptylhydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-cycloheptylidene hydrazinecarboxylate obtained by usingCycloheptanone in place of 2-adamantanone for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 1 of Example 1, was used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 2 of Example 1, and benzyl2-cycloheptylhydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40-2.07 (m, 12H), 3.32 (s, 1H), 5.25 (dd,J=12.0, 15.6 Hz, 2H), 6.57 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (s, 1H), 7.36-7.41(m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cycloheptylhydrazine carboxylate

Benzyl 2-cycloheptylhydrazinecarboxylate and 2-bromoisobutyryl bromidewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example1, and benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cycloheptylhydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.47-2.13 (m, 12H), 2.02 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s,3H), 4.41 (br, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 7.00 (br, 1H), 7.30-7.38 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyl2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl 2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-cycloheptylhydrazinecarboxylate was usedfor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1, andbenzyl 2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33-2.10 (m, 12H), 1.49 (s, 6H), 3.63-3.73(m, 1H), 5.20 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.42 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1, and2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41-1.99 (m, 18H), 3.73 (sept, J=4.7 Hz,1H), 3.84 (br, 1H).

Process 5: Preparation of1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-chlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21-1.43 (m, 6H), 1.36 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s,3H), 1.56-1.73 (m, 3H), 1.96-2.06 (m, 3H), 3.15-3.26 (m, 1H), 4.02 (d,J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.35 (dd,J=1.8, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=1.8, 7.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2927, 1759, 1464, 1268, 1051, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 320 (M⁺).

Example 84 Preparation of2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 4 ofExample 83 and 2,3-dichlorobenzyl bromide were used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24-1.49 (m, 6H), 1.31 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s,3H), 1.60-1.71 (m, 3H), 1.99-2.06 (m, 3H), 3.18-3.26 (m, 1H), 4.04 (d,J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40(dd, J=1.5, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2928, 1760, 1422, 1267, 1047, 778 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 85 Preparation of2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2,5-dichlorobenzylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 ofExample 1, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23-1.55 (m, 6H), 1.31 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s,3H), 1.58-1.73 (m, 3H), 1.98-2.06 (m, 3H), 3.19-3.26 (m, 1H), 3.99 (d,J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (d, J=15.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=2.3, 8.5 Hz, 1H),7.29 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2928, 1761, 1463, 1266, 1091, 1043, 813 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 86 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24-1.49 (m, 6H), 1.31 (s, 3H), 1.35 (s,3H), 1.60-1.72 (m, 3H), 1.97-2.06 (m, 3H), 3.15-3.26 (m, 1H), 3.97 (d,J=14.7 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (d, J=14.7 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (dt, J=2.6, 8.6 Hz, 1H),7.12 (dd, J=2.6, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=6.2, 8.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2929, 1760, 1491, 1233, 1043, 906, 858 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 87 Preparation of1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25-1.50 (m, 6H), 1.30 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s,3H), 1.61-1.71 (m, 3H), 2.02-2.07 (m, 3H), 3.21-3.32 (m, 1H), 3.99 (d,J=15.5 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (d, J=15.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (dt, J=3.0, 8.2 Hz, 1H),7.32 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=3.2, 9.7 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2929, 1760, 1469, 1265, 1148, 1050, 812 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 88 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process3 of Example 12, and 2-(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide were used fora similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and thetitle compound was obtained as a pale yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28 (s, 3H), 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.50-1.89 (m,10H), 2.13 (d,

J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.26-2.35 (m, 3H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 4.11 (d, J=14.8 Hz,1H), 4.25 (d, J=14.8 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.67 (dt, J=1.7, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1734, 1429, 1336, 774 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 325 (M⁺).

Example 89 Preparation of1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one andcyclopropylmethyl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.143-0.271 (m, 2H), 0.527-0.589 (m, 2H),0.730-0.783 (m, 1H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.74 (m, 6H),182-1.87 (m, 4H), 2.08-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.23 (m, 1H), 2.37-2.44 (m,3H), 2.90 (dd, J=12.7, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.61 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1752, 1452, 1018, 772 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 90 Preparation of4-[2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate

Methyl 4-adamantanone-1-carboxylate prepared with the method describedin US2006/0148871 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asProcess 1 of Example 1, and benzyl2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.55-2.22 (m, 13H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 5.24 (s,2H), 7.33-7.42 (m, 5H), 7.73 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyl2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate wasused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, andbenzyl 2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28-2.24 (m, 13H), 3.12 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s,3H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 7.30-7.35 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyl2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate and2-bromoisobutyrylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 3 of Example 1, and benzyl2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.59-2.07 (m, 19H), 2.50 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s,3H), 4.32 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of benzyl2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyl2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzyl2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49-2.52 (m, 19H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.97-3.99(m, 1H), 5.16 (s, 2H), 7.38-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 5: Preparation of methyl4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylate

Benzyl2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and methyl4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylate wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40-2.42 (m, 19H), 3.68-3.70 (m, 4H).

Process 6: Preparation of methyl4-[2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylate

Methyl4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylate and4-fluorobenzyl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatment asProcess 6 of Example 1, and methyl4-[2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23-2.47 (m, 19H), 3.50 (s, 1H), 3.59 (s,3H), 3.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.99 (m, 2H),7.31-7.34 (m, 2H).

Process 7: Preparation of4-[2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

A solution of methyl4-[2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylate(40.0 mg, 0.100 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran-methanol (1:1, 1 mL) was addedwith 2M aqueous solution of sodium hydrate (1 mL) at room temperature,and the resultant was stirred at 80° C. for 30 minutes. The reactionsolution was neutralized with 4M hydrochloric acid, and extracted withchloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfateand concentrated in vacuo. The obtained residue was purified usingPreparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:2), andthe title compound (24.5 mg, 63.4%) was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25-1.26 (m, 3H), 1.37-1.38 (m, 3H),1.52-2.45 (m, 13H), 3.53 (s, 1H), 3.87 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (d,J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (dd, J=5.1, 8.9 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2920, 1722, 1694, 1609, 1222, 1080, 829 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 386 (M⁺).

Example 91 Preparation of4-[2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

A solution of4-[2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid (20.0 mg, 0.0520 mmol) prepared in Example 90 in dichloromethane (1mL) was added with hydroxybenzotriazole monohydrate (12.0 mg, 0.0890mmol), WSC.HCl (20.0 mg, 0.100 mmol), 30% aqueous solution of ammonia(0.1 mL) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at the sametemperature for 30 minutes. The reaction solution was added with waterand extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated in vacuo. The obtained residuewas purified using Preparative Thin-Layer chromatography (ethylacetate), and the title compound (5.00 mg, 24.9%) was obtained as awhite crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.27-1.28 (m, 3H), 1.37-1.38 (m, 3H),1.52-2.55 (m, 13H), 3.36 (s, 0.4H), 3.55 (s, 0.6H), 3.86 (d, J=13.8 Hz,1H), 4.00-4.08 (m, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.38 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3350, 2917, 2858, 1740, 1661, 1509, 1222, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 385 (M⁺).

Example 92 Preparation of1-(cyclohexa-2-ene-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process3 of Example 12, and 3-bromocyclohexene were used for a similar reactionand treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.45-2.51 (m, 26H), 3.49-3.63 (m, 2H),5.79-5.85 (m, 2H).

EI-MS m/z; 314 (M⁺).

Example 93 Preparation of1-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of1-(cyclohexa-2-ene-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(3.20 mg, 0.0100 mmol) in ethanol (2 mL) was added with 10% palladiumcarbon (catalyst amount), and under hydrogen atmosphere, the resultantwas stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction solution wasfiltered using celite and concentrated in vacuo. The obtained residuewas purified using Preparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=3:1), and the title compound (3.2 mg, quant.) was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.16-1.88 (m, 26H), 2.10-2.12 (m, 1H),2.33-2.35 (m, 1H), 2.45 (s, 2H), 2.72 (s, 1H), 3.51 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2907, 2854, 1758 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 316 (M⁺).

Example 94 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(methylsulfonyl)benzyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(methylthio)benzyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(7.20 mg, 0.0186 mmol) prepared in Example 60 in methanol was addedsequentially with tantalum pentachloride (3.30 mg, 0.00930 mmol) andhydrogen peroxide water (5.70 mg, 0.0558 mmol) at room temperature, andthe resultant was stirred at the same temperature for 36.5 hours. Thereaction solution was added with water and extracted with diethyl ether.The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andconcentrated in vacuo. The obtained residue was purified usingPreparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:5), andthe title compound (2.40 mg, 32.0%) was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43 (s, 3H), 1.53 (s, 3H), 1.58-2.47 (m,14H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.48 (s, 1H), 3.94 (d, J=20.8 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (d,J=20.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.61 (m, 3H), 8.10 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1747, 1307, 1151, 750 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 402 (M⁺).

Example 95 Preparation of4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

Process 1: Preparation of methyl4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylate

Methyl4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylateprepared in Process 5 of Example 90, and 2-chlorobenzyl bromide wereused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 6 of Example 1, andmethyl4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.46-2.55 (m, 19H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 4.06 (d,J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (d, J=16.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.65 (m, 4H).

Process 2: Preparation of4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

Methyl4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 7 of Example 90and4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.56-2.58 (m, 13H), 3.58 (s,1H), 4.06 (d, J=14.8 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (d, J=14.8 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.37 (m,3H), 7.62-7.64 (m, 1H).

Process 3: Preparation of4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid was used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 91, andthe title compound was obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H), 1.47-1.44 (m, 3H),2.58-1.50 (m, 13H), 3.61-3.42 (m, 1H), 4.18-3.95 (m, 2H), 5.29 (br, 2H),7.30-7.18 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.60 (m, 1H).

Example 96 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(phenylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (33.6mg, 0.140 mmol) prepared in Process 3 of Example 12 in dichloromethane(2 mL) was added sequentially with benzoyl chloride (40.0 mg, 0.280mmol), triethylamine (56.6 mg, 0.560 mmol), and DMAP (catalyst amount)at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at the sametemperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction solution was added with waterand extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated in vacuo. The obtained residuewas purified using Preparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=3:1), and the title compound (40.4 mg, 85.3%) was obtained as awhite crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.69-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.07-2.10(m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 7.47 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (t,J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 1770, 1675, 1397, 1310, 1306, 1264, 698 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 97 Preparation of1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4-(propan-2-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4-(propan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared inProcess 3 of Example 10 and 2-methylbenzoyl chloride were used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.93 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.06 (d, J=6.8 Hz,3H), 1.62-1.91 (m, 13H), 2.14 (s, 1H), 2.27 (s, 1H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 4.32(d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (s, 1H), 7.19-7.42 (m, 4H).

EI-MS m/z; 366 (M⁺).

Example 98 Preparation of1-[(3-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Fluorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.89 (m, 10H), 2.03-2.08(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.32 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.48 (m,2H), 7.55-7.57 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1773, 1679, 1588, 1442, 1307, 1263, 768 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 99 Preparation of1-[(3,4-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3,4-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43 (s, 6H), 1.64-2.07 (m, 12H), 2.38 (s,2H), 4.30 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.85(s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1774, 1678, 1306, 1032, 762 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 407 (M⁺).

Example 100 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoylchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and thetitle compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.38 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.04-2.09(m, 2H), 2.45 (s, 2H), 4.46 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.84 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1776, 1680, 1311, 1164, 1143, 772, 681 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 406 (M⁺).

Example 101 Preparation of1-[(2-methoxyphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Methoxybenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.35 (s, 6H), 1.69-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.08 (d,J=12.9 Hz, 2H), 2.45 (s, 2H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 4.42 (s, 1H), 6.96-7.00 (m,2H), 7.44-7.48 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2923, 1780, 1667, 1280, 1018, 942, 769 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 369 (M+H)⁺.

Example 102 Preparation of1-[(3-methoxyphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Methoxybenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.07 (d,J=12.4 Hz, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 4.33 (s, 1H), 7.11 (dt,J=2.4, 7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.39 (m, 3H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1773, 1669, 1298, 1264, 1039, 774 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 369 (M+H)⁺.

Example 103 Preparation of1-[(4-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Chlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.06 (d,J=12.9 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.31 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.71-7.74(m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2929, 1777, 1668, 1306, 1087, 852, 776 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 373 (M+H)⁺.

Example 104 Preparation of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.89 (m, 10H), 2.04-2.09(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.31 (s, 1H), 7.16 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (dd,J=5.7, 8.6 Hz, 2H).

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 105 Preparation of1-[(4-t-butylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-t-Butylbenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.34 (s, 9H), 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.91 (m,10H), 2.06-2.10 (m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 2H), 4.32 (s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.72 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1764, 1673, 1314, 702 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 394 (M⁺).

Example 106 Preparation of1-[(4-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Bromobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.07(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.31 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.66 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2923, 1777, 1672, 1395, 1318, 1260, 773 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 416 (M⁺).

Example 107 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(4-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Nitrobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.71-1.94 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.34 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2928, 1778, 1673, 1603, 1522, 1346, 1305, 1260, 743 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 383 (M⁺).

Example 108 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Nitrobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.45 (s, 6H), 1.62-1.94 (m, 10H), 2.07 (d,J=13.0 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1775, 1678, 1531, 1347, 963, 714 cm⁻¹.

Example 109 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Methylbenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.39 (s, 6H), 1.67-1.88 (m, 10H), 2.07 (d,J=13.0 Hz, 2H), 2.41 (s, 5H), 4.33 (s, 1H), 7.30-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.57(m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1774, 1666, 1308, 963, 770 cm⁻¹.

Example 110 Preparation of1-{[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3,5-bis(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoylchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and thetitle compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43 (s, 6H), 1.61-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.06 (d,J=12.7 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1777, 1680, 1280, 1178, 1134, 908 cm⁻¹.

Example 111 Preparation of1-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.38 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.03-2.07(m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 4.40 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.53 (m,2H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1781, 1683, 1307, 945 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 407 (M⁺).

Example 112 Preparation of1-[(4-iodophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Iodobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.04-2.07(m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 2H), 4.31 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.83 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2907, 1670, 1581, 1305, 772 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 464 (M⁺).

Example 113 Preparation of1-[(3-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Bromobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.69-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.32 (s, 1H), 7.36 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.73(m, 2H), 7.90-7.91 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1779, 1660, 1312, 720 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 417 (M⁺).

Example 114 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(4-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Methylbenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.39 (s, 6H), 1.63-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.10(m, 2H), 2.42 (m, 5H), 4.32 (s, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (d,J=12.4 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2923, 1769, 1668, 1607, 1454, 1397, 1313, 766 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 115 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoylchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and thetitle compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.89 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2923, 1770, 1672, 1325, 1168, 1128, 1065, 865 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 406 (M⁺).

Example 116 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Methylbenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33 (s, 6H), 1.61-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.06 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 2.45-2.47 (m, 5H), 4.38 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.29 (m, 2H),7.38-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1770, 1671, 1454, 1398, 1321, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 117 Preparation of1-[(3,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3,5-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.44 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.05 (m,2H), 2.38 (s, 2H), 4.31 (s, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=2.0Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1772, 1679, 1567, 1296, 1260, 747 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 407 (M⁺).

Example 118 Preparation of1-[(2-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Chlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.37 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 2H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 4.43 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.55 (m,3H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1774, 1678, 1319, 756 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 372 (M⁺).

Example 119 Preparation of1-[(2-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Fluorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.66-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 2H), 2.45 (s, 2H), 4.37 (s, 1H), 7.15-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.53 (m,1H), 7.58-7.62 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1773, 1678, 1320, 775, 762 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 120 Preparation of1-[(2-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.67-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.06-2.09(m, 2H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 4.45 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.55 (m,1H), 7.69-7.71 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1772, 1670, 1314, 785, 758 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 416 (M⁺).

Example 121 Preparation of1-[(2-iodophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Iodobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.65-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 2H), 2.45 (s, 2H), 4.46 (s, 1H), 7.20 (dt, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42(dt, J=7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd, 7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.8,1.2 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1771, 1658, 1314, 754 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 464 (M⁺).

Example 122 Preparation of1-[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,5-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.72-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.07(m, 2H), 2.44 (s, 2H), 4.42 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.50 (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1771, 1661, 1395, 1102, 817 cm⁻¹.

Example 123 Preparation of1-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,6-Dichlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.45 (s, 6H), 1.69-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.08-2.12(m, 2H), 2.53 (s, 2H), 4.56 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.41 (m, 3H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1774, 1658, 1430, 795 cm⁻¹.

Example 124 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Nitrobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.71-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.02-2.05(m, 2H), 2.44 (s, 2H), 4.41 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.73 (m, 3H), 7.93-7.96 (m,1H).

IR (ATR); 2907, 1777, 1674, 1538, 1360, 1320, 789, 742 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 383 (M⁺).

Example 125 Preparation of1-[(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.36 (s, 6H), 1.71-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.06 (d,J=14.2 Hz, 2H), 2.44 (m, 5H), 4.37 (s, 1H), 7.12 (dt, J=8.3 2.7 Hz, 1H),7.23-7.27 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1772, 1674, 1498, 1398, 1225, 830, 789 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 370 (M⁺).

Example 126 Preparation of1-[(2-ethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Ethylbenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.32 (s, 6H),1.71-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.08 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 2H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 2.82 (q,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.39 (s, 1H), 7.23 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.43-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1770, 1664, 1315, 944, 758 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 366 (M⁺).

Example 127 Preparation of1-[(2,3-difluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,3-Difluorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 4.36 (s, 1H), 7.16-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.39 (m,2H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1775, 1670, 1480, 1323, 1271, 756 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 128 Preparation of1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Chlorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.62-1.89 (m, 10H), 2.03-2.08(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.31 (s, 1H), 7.41 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d,J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1780, 1663, 1313, 768, 742 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 372 (M⁺).

Example 129 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoylchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and thetitle compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.67-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.04-2.09(m, 2H), 2.41 (m, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d,J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2986, 1774, 1666, 1344, 1312, 1164, 1132, 1071, 758, 707 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 406 (M⁺).

Example 130 Preparation of1-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,4-Difluorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.73-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.03-2.07(m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 6.90-7.00 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.67 (m,1H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1774, 1666, 1618, 972, 854, 773 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 131 Preparation of1-[(2,5-difluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,5-Difluorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43 (s, 6H), 1.67-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 4.35 (s, 1H), 7.13-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.34 (m,1H).

IR (ATR); 2919, 1775, 1686, 1494, 1321, 844, 758 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 132 Preparation of1-[(4-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl chloride was used in place ofbenzoyl chloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, andthe title compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.39 (s, 6H), 1.71-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05 (d,J=13.0 Hz, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 4.43 (s, 1H), 7.33 (dt, J=8.1, 2.7 Hz,1H), 7.55 (dd, J=8.8, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.77 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2919, 1779, 1677, 1307, 1265, 1189, 1164, 862 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 424 (M⁺).

Example 133 Preparation of1-[(2-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.38 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.07(m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 4.40 (s, 1H), 7.04-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.27 (m,1H), 7.54-7.58 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1775, 1674, 1601, 1318, 1263, 1219 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 390 (M⁺).

Example 134 Preparation of1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-ylcarbonyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,3-Methylenedioxybenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.45 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 6.09 (s, 2H), 6.85-6.90 (m, 1H),6.96-6.98 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.11 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1776, 1670, 1450, 1302, 1253, 1051, 931, 765 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 382 (M⁺).

Example 135 Preparation of1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylcarbonyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3,4-Methylenedioxybenzoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.58-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.04-2.09(m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 2H), 4.29 (s, 1H), 6.07 (s, 2H), 6.87 (d, J=12.0 Hz,1H), 7.23 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=12.0, 2.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2919, 1772, 1670, 1487, 1439, 1359, 1298, 1096, 1038 cm⁻¹.

Example 136 Preparation of1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(16.7 mg, 0.0436 mmol) prepared in Example 124 inethanol-tetrahydrofuran was added with 10% palladium carbon (catalystamount), and under a hydrogen atmosphere, the resultant was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. The reaction solution was filtered usingcelite and concentrated in vacuo. The obtained residue was purifiedusing Preparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1),and the title compound (14.8 mg, 96.1%) was obtained as a whitecrystalline solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.06-2.09(m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 5.42 (s, 2H), 6.64-6.70 (m, 2H),7.55 (dd, J=6.6 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3363, 2922, 1771, 1618, 1453, 1397, 1321, 1263, 750 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 353 (M⁺).

Example 137 Preparation of2-{[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]carbonyl}phenylacetate

O-acetylsalicyloyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.37 (s, 6H), 1.69-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.03-2.06(m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 4.33 (s, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.8, 1.0Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dt, J=7.8, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dt, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H),7.66 (dd, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2921, 1769, 1679, 1183, 1168, 906, 754 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 396 (M⁺).

Example 138 Preparation of1-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of2-{[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]carbonyl}phenylacetate (15.0 mg, 0.0378 mmol) prepared in Example 137 inmethanol-tetrahydrofuran was dropped with saturated sodium bicarbonatewater (0.5 mL), and the resultant was stirred at room temperature for4.5 hours. The reaction solution was added with water and extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfateand concentrated in vacuo. The obtained residue was purified usingPreparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1), andthe title compound (9.80 mg, 73.7%) was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.48 (s, 6H), 1.66-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.03-2.06(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 6.91 (dt, J=8.3, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.02(dd, J=8.3, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dt, J=7.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd, J=7.8,1.2 Hz, 1H), 10.73 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2918, 1770, 1645, 1603, 1480, 1255, 761 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 139 Preparation of1-[(4-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4,4-Dimethyl-1-[(4-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 107 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 136, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.61-1.89 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.11 (m, 2H), 4.28 (s, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=12.4 Hz,2H), 7.62 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3352, 2910, 1760, 1602, 1311, 1177, 769 cm⁻¹.

Example 140 Preparation of 1-[(4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonylaminophenyl)carbonyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of1-[(4-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(5.00 mg, 0.0141 mmol) prepared in Example 139 in dichloromethane wasadded sequentially with 4-fluorobenzene sulfonyl chloride (3.30 mg,0.0169 mmol) and triethylamine (2.90 mg, 0.0282 mmol) at roomtemperature, and the resultant was stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. Thereaction solution was added with water and extracted with chloroform.The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andconcentrated in vacuo. The obtained residue was purified usingPreparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1), andthe title compound (3.30 mg, 45.8%) was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.03-2.08(m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 4.33 (s, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 7.78 (d,J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 7.92-7.97 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2925, 1770, 1675, 1592, 1492, 1380, 1242, 1175, 1154, 1083,914, 835 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 511 (M⁺).

Example 141 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Naphthoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29 (s, 6H), 1.61-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.11-2.16(m, 2H), 2.52 (s, 2H), 4.47 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.81-7.89 (m,2H), 8.01 (d, 12.2 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1779, 1657, 1307, 813, 787 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 388 (M⁺).

Example 142 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Naphthoyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43 (s, 6H), 1.72-1.95 (m, 10H), 2.11-2.14(m, 2H), 2.47 (s, 2H), 4.38 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.81 (dd, J=8.5,2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.97 (m, 3H), 8.31 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3363, 2922, 1771, 1618, 750 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 388 (M⁺).

Example 143 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(quinoxalin-2-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-quinoxaloyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.53 (d, J=13.4 Hz, 1H), 1.70 (s, 6H),1.73-1.92 (m, 9H), 2.11-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.47 (s, 2H), 4.49 (s, 1H),7.88-7.94 (m, 2H), 8.16-8.21 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1771, 1654, 1392, 1364, 942, 788 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 390 (M⁺).

Example 144 Preparation of1-(cyclohexylcarbonyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.15-1.34 (m, 3H), 1.51-2.04 (m, 26H), 2.28(s, 2H), 4.21 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2907, 1770, 1692, 1088, 765 cm⁻¹.

Example 145 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-3-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Nicotinoyl chloride hydrochloride was used in place of benzoyl chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the titlecompound was obtained as a yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.44 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 2H), 4.33 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.46 (m, 1H), 8.06-8.10 (m,1H), 8.82 (dd, J=4.9, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2903, 1791, 1682, 1584, 1302, 1235, 747 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 339 (M⁺).

Example 146 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Isonicotinoyl chloride hydrochloride was used in place of benzoylchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and thetitle compound was obtained as a yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.44 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.04-2.07(m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 2H), 4.34 (s, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=4.4, 1.7 Hz, 2H), 8.80(dd, J=4.4, 1.7 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2914, 1774, 1675, 1561, 1317 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 339 (M⁺).

Example 147 Preparation of2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 5 ofExample 68 and 2-methylbenzoyl chloride were used for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 96, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21-1.35 (m, 3H), 1.29 (s, 6H), 1.63-1.67(m, 2H), 1.74-1.85 (m, 3H), 2.18 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.47 (s, 2H),3.75-3.86 (m, 1H), 7.23 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2932, 1782, 1673, 1308, 948, 750 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 300 (M⁺).

Example 148 Preparation of2-cyclohexyl-1-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2,4-dimethylbenzoylchloride were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96,and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.16-1.35 (m, 3H), 1.29 (s, 6H), 1.63-1.66(m, 2H), 1.73-1.85 (m, 3H), 2.18 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.43(s, 3H), 3.72-3.83 (m, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 7.39(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2930, 1781, 1674, 1307, 956, 776 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 315 (M+H)⁺.

Example 149 Preparation of2-cyclohexyl-1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2,5-dimethylbenzoylchloride were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96,and the title compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.20-1.31 (m, 3H), 1.28 (s, 6H), 1.61-1.67(m, 2H), 1.74-1.85 (m, 3H), 2.19 (d, J=11.5 Hz, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.41(s, 3H), 3.72-3.83 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.29 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2927, 1773, 1662, 1317, 1047, 962, 836 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 314 (M⁺).

Example 150 Preparation of1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 5 ofExample 73 and 3-chlorobenzoyl chloride were used for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 96, and the title compound was obtained as awhite crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.37 (s, 6H), 1.49-1.64 (m, 8H), 1.73-1.80(m, 2H), 2.03-2.18 (m, 4H), 3.90-4.00 (m, 1H), 7.41 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 1H),7.53-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.70 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2925, 1787, 1659, 1572, 1302, 1274, 1252, 777, 759 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 348 (M⁺).

Example 151 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 3-methylbenzoylchloride were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96,and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29-1.77 (m, 16H), 1.98-2.21 (m, 4H), 2.41(s, 3H), 3.94 (br, 1H), 7.25-7.54 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2922, 1775, 1676, 1311, 755 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 328 (M⁺).

Example 152 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-methylbenzoylchloride were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96,and the title compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.29 (s, 6H), 1.57-1.79 (m, 10H), 2.01-2.24(m, 4H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 4.06 (br, 1H), 7.20-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.42 (m,1H), 7.49 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2926, 1771, 1670, 1388, 1313, 751 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 328 (M⁺).

Example 153 Preparation of1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 5 ofExample 73 and 2-nitorbenzoyl chloride were used for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 96, and2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-onewas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25-2.09 (m, 20H), 4.19 (s, 1H), 7.52-7.82(m, 4H).

Process 2: Preparation of1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-nitrophenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(22.3 mg, 0.0620 mmol) in methanol was added with 10% palladium carbon(catalyst amount), and under a hydrogen atmosphere, the resultant wasstirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction solution wasfiltered using celite, concentrated in vacuo, and the obtained residuewas purified using Preparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=2:1), and the title compound (14.7 mg, 72.1%) was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.37 (s, 6H), 1.47-1.59 (m, 8H), 1.74-1.82(m, 2H), 2.05-2.20 (m, 4H), 3.81-3.91 (m, 1H), 5.35 (br, 2H), 6.63-6.70(m, 2H), 7.24-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=11.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3460, 3350, 2925, 1754, 1659, 1617, 1301, 1247, 752 cm⁻¹.

Example 154 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 1-naphtoyl chloridewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and thetitle compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.24 (s, 6H), 1.45-1.73 (m, 8H), 1.75-1.89(m, 2H), 2.11-2.27 (m, 4H), 4.15 (br, 1H), 7.47-7.62 (m, 3H), 7.77 (d,J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.91 (m, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2925, 1777, 1669, 1299, 1252, 786, 753 cm⁻¹.

Example 155 Preparation oftrans-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 5 of Example 65 and 4-fluorobenzoyl chloride wereused for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.56 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 2H),1.79-1.85 (m, 6H), 1.98 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 2.20 (s, 1H), 2.60 (s, 2H),3.21 (br, 1H), 7.09-7.18 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.82 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3440, 2925, 1767, 1663, 1229, 1117, 860 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 372 (M⁺).

Example 156 Preparation of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(5-fluoroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution oftrans-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(4.00 mg, 0.0100 mmol) prepared in Example 155 in dichloromethane (1 mL)was added with (diethylamino)sulfur trifluoride (24.2 mg, 0.150 mmol) at0° C., and the resultant was stirred at the same temperature for 1 hour.The reaction solution was added with water and extracted withchloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate,concentrated in vacuo, and the title compound (4.20 mg, quant.) wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 6H), 1.72 (s, 4H), 1.84-1.92 (m,4H), 2.20-2.26 (m, 3H), 2.95-3.00 (m, 2H), 4.18 (s, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 7.80 (dd, J=5.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2931, 1772, 1677, 1602, 1507, 1308, 1297, 1230, 779 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 157 Preparation of1-[(3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (50.0mg, 0.213 mmol) prepared in Process 3 of Example 12 in dichloromethanewas added with 3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid (32.8 mg, 0.213 mmol),diisopropylethylamine (82.6 mg, 0.639 mmol) and PyBOP (133 mg, 0.256mmol) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at the sametemperature for 18 hours. The reaction solution was added with water andextracted with chloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residue was purifiedusing Preparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1),and the title compound (6.90 mg, 8.70%) was obtained as a whitecrystalline solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.35 (s, 6H), 1.71-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.06 (d,J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 2.38-2.44 (m, 5H), 4.38 (s, 1H), 7.16-7.25 (m, 3H), 7.33(dd, J=7.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 1771, 1671, 1317, 760 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 370 (M⁺).

Example 158 Preparation of1-[(4-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid was used in place of3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 157, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.35 (s, 6H), 1.71-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 4.36 (s, 1H), 6.93 (dt, J=8.6, 2.4Hz, 1H), 7.00 (dd, J=9.5, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.58 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2918, 1772, 1677, 1312, 1238, 964, 772 cm⁻¹.

Example 159 Preparation of1-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,3-Dimethylbenzoic acid was used in place of 3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoicacid for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 157, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.07-2.10(m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 4.40 (s, 1H), 7.13(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1777, 1666, 1317, 960, 769 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 366 (M⁺).

Example 160 Preparation of1-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid was used in place of 3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoicacid for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 157, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33 (s, 6H), 1.67-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.06-2.09(m, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.45 (m, 5H), 4.36 (s, 1H), 7.03 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2919, 1770, 1670, 1396, 1310 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 366 (M⁺).

Example 161 Preparation of1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid was used in place of 3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoicacid for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 157, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33 (s, 6H), 1.68-1.93 (m, 10H), 2.08-2.11(m, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 4.38 (s, 1H), 7.16(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2922, 1771, 1318, 783 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 366 (M⁺).

Example 162 Preparation of1-[(2-bromo-5-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromo-5-fluorobenzoic acid was used in place of3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 157, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.72-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.04-2.08(m, 2H), 2.44 (s, 2H), 4.43 (s, 1H), 7.08-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.27 (m,1H), 7.65-7.68 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1773, 1655, 1261, 828 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 434 (M⁺).

Example 163 Preparation of1-[(2-bromo-5-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromo-5-chlorobenzoic acid was used in place of3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 157, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.72-1.90 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.44 (s, 2H), 4.43 (s, 1H), 7.34 (dd, J=8.6, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48(d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1772, 1660, 1101, 815 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 450 (M⁺).

Example 164 Preparation of1-[(3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid was used in place of3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 157, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 4.36 (s, 1H), 7.19 (dt, J=7.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.57-7.60 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1775, 1663, 1454, 1323, 749 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 391 (M⁺).

Example 165 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Methylthio)benzoic acid was used in place of 3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoicacid for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 157, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.38 (s, 6H), 1.69-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.07-2.09(m, 2H), 2.42-2.49 (m, 5H), 4.42 (s, 1H), 7.14-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.32 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J=7.6, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.49 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1762, 1671, 1312, 1258, 945, 796, 770 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 384 (M⁺).

Example 166 Preparation of1-[(5-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

5-Chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid was used in place of3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 157, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.42 (s, 6H), 1.70-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.08(m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 4.35 (s, 1H), 7.14 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.50(m, 1H), 7.54-7.56 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2917, 1774, 1686, 1482, 1397, 1307, 1260, 962, 843, 743 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 390 (M⁺).

Example 167 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylpyridin-3-yl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Methylnicotinic acid was used in place of 3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoicacid for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 157, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.34 (s, 6H), 1.71-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 2H), 2.44-2.50 (m, 5H), 4.39 (s, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1770, 1668, 1316, 736 cm⁻¹.

Example 168 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 5 ofExample 73 and 2-methylthiobenzoic acid were used for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 157, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33 (s, 6H), 1.43-1.67 (m, 8H), 1.70-1.86(m, 2H), 1.98-2.23 (m, 4H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 4.03 (br, 1H), 7.14-7.20 (m,1H), 7.32 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.54 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2923, 1777, 1672, 1435, 1311, 1252, 751 cm⁻¹.

Example 169 Preparation of1-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (5.00 mg, 0.0240mmol)prepared in Process 5 of Example 1 in dichloromethane (1 mL) wasadded with diisopropylethylamine (9.30 mg, 0.0720 mmol) andp-toluenesulfonyl chloride (6.80 mg, 0.0360 mmol) at room temperature,and the resultant was stirred at the same temperature for 12 hours. Thereaction solution was added with water and extracted with chloroform.The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentratedin vacuo, the obtained residue was purified using Preparative Thin-Layerchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1), and the title compound (7.40mg, 83.3%) was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.62-2.03 (m, 12H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.62 (s,2H), 3.96 (s, 1H), 4.27 (s, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 7.79 (d,J=12.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2903, 1782, 1352, 1164, 604 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 360 (M⁺).

Example 170 Preparation of1-(phenylsulfonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzenesulfonyl chloride was used in place of p-toluenesulfonyl chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 169, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.53-2.00 (m, 12H), 2.57 (s, 2H), 3.93 (s,1H), 4.25 (br, 2H), 7.65 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89(d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2010, 1780, 1349, 1325, 1173, 1087, 760, 735, 691 cm⁻¹.

Example 171 Preparation of1-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1.2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Chlorobenzene sulfonyl chloride was used in place of p-toluenesulfonylchloride for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 169, and thetitle compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.52-2.00 (m, 12H), 2.57 (s, 2H), 3.91 (s,1H), 4.25 (br, 2H), 7.62 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.81 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1778, 1362, 1179, 1165, 1088, 759 cm⁻¹.

Example 172 Preparation of1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Methoxybenzene sulfonyl chloride was used in place ofp-toluenesulfonyl chloride for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 169, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.52-2.00 (m, 12H), 2.59 (s, 2H), 3.91 (s,4H), 4.21 (br, 2H), 7.07 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2905, 1777, 1596, 1356, 1266, 1161, 1089, 1019, 697 cm⁻¹.

Example 173 Preparation of1-[(4-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process5 of Example 12 and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonyl chloride were used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 169, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.39-1.42 (m, 2H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.59-1.84(m, 8H), 1.65 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.11 (m, 4H), 3.53 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.56 (m,2H), 7.87-7.90 (m, 2H).

Example 174 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and benzenesulfonyl chloride were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 169, and the title compound was obtained as a colorlesscrystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28-1.37 (m, 2H), 1.53-1.85 (m, 14H),2.03-2.09 (m, 4H), 3.51 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.67 (m, 3H), 7.94 (d, J=7.6 Hz,2H).

Example 175 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one ando-toluenesulfonyl chloride were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 169, and the title compound was obtained as a whitecrystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.07 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 1.48-1.79 (m, 16H),2.03-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 3.22 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.54(t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 1770, 1333, 1160, 761 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 388 (M⁺).

Example 176 Preparation of1-[(2-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 169, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.09 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 1.53-1.69 (m, 7H),1.80-1.86 (m, 9H), 2.08 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 3.24 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.49 (m,1H), 7.58-7.61 (m, 2H), 8.13-8.15 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2905, 1774, 1342, 1158, 1045, 769 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 408 (M⁺).

Example 177 Preparation of1-(benzylsulfonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzylsulfonyl chloride was used in place of p-toluenesulfonyl chloridefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 169, and the titlecompound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.52-2.00 (m, 12H), 2.46 (s, 2H), 3.64 (s,1H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 7.41-7.43 (m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2901, 1773, 1349, 1158, 773, 695 cm⁻¹.

Example 178 Preparation of1-[(3-chlorophenyl)sulfonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process5 of Example 12 and 3-chlorobenzen sulfonyl chloride were used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 169, and the title compoundwas obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.39 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 2H), 1.56-1.59 (m, 3H),1.78-1.84 (m, 11H), 2.08-2.12 (m, 4H), 3.51 (s, 1H), 7.52 (t, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.63-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.93 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1773, 1352, 1164, 792 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 408 (M⁺).

Example 179 Preparation of1-[(2-fluorophenyl)sulfonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-fluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 169, and the title compound was obtained as a whitecrystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.25 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.56 (d, J=11.7 Hz,2H), 1.63-1.78 (m, 11H), 1.83 (s, 1H), 2.08-2.13 (m, 4H), 3.51 (s, 1H),7.23-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.65-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.92-8.00 (m,1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1767, 1596, 1476, 1167, 1155, 767, 701 cm⁻¹.

FAB-MS m/z; 392 (M⁺).

Example 180 Preparation of1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of1-(adamantan-2-ylidene)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine

2-Nitrophenylhydrazine was used in place of benzylcarbazate for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and1-(adamantan-2-ylidene)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine was obtained as abrown crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.71-2.10 (m, 12H), 2.75 (s, 1H), 3.21 (s,1H), 6.73 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 8.13 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 10.83 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of 1-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine

1-(Adamantan-2-ylidene)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine was used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, and1-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine was obtained as a yellowoil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.39-2.12 (m, 14H), 3.07 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s,1H), 6.63 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H).

Process 3: Preparation of1-(2-bromoacetyl)-1-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine

1-(Adamantan-2-yl)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine and bromoacetyl bromidewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example1, and 1-(2-bromoacetyl)-1-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazinewas obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.56-1.90 (m, 13H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 3.71 (d,J=11.0 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (d, J=11.0 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (s, 1H), 6.89-6.94 (m,2H), 7.55 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 9.59 (s, 1H).

Process 4: Preparation of1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-(2-Bromoacetyl)-1-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine was usedfor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1, and thetitle compound was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.57-2.52 (m, 14H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 4.12 (br,1H), 5.10 (br, 1H), 7.31 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.58-7.67 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2907, 2360, 2342, 1761, 1603, 1513, 1344, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 327 (M⁺).

Example 181 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (50.0 mg, 0.213mmol) prepared in Process 3 of Example 12 in toluene (1 mL) was addedwith palladium acetate (II) (1.00 mg, 0.00445 mmol),tri-t-butylphosphine (0.700 mg, 0.00346 mmol), sodium t-butoxide (30.8mg, 0.320 mmol) and bromobenzene (67.0 mg, 0.427 mmol) sequentially atroom temperature, and the resultant was stirred under microwaveirradiation at 110° C. for 1 hour. The reaction solution was added withwater and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residuewas purified using Preparative Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=5:1), and the title compound (42.0 mg, 64.4%) was obtained as apale yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80-1.95 (m, 18H), 2.24 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H),3.77 (s, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2923, 1754, 1323, 775 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 310 (M⁺).

Example 182 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of1-(adamantan-2-ylidene)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazine

4-Nitrophenylhydrazine was used in place of benzylcarbazate for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and1-(adamantan-2-ylidene)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine was obtained as abrown crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.84-2.17 (m, 12H), 2.70 (s, 1H), 3.09 (s,1H), 7.02 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 2H).

Process 2: Preparation of 1-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazine

1-(Adamantan-2-ylidene)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazine was used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, and1-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazine was obtained as a yellowoil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.51-2.27 (m, 14H), 2.98 (s, 1H), 3.75 (s,1H), 5.64 (s, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 8.08 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H).

Process 3: Preparation of2-bromo-N-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-methyl-N′-(4-nitrophenyl)propane hydrazide

1-(Adamantan-2-yl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazine and2-bromoisobutyrylbromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 3 of Example 1, and2-bromo-N-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-methyl-N′-(4-nitrophenyl)propane hydrazidewas obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.46-1.90 (m, 13H), 2.46 (s, 1H), 4.51 (s,1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 8.22 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H).

Process 4: Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromo-N-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-methyl-N′-(4-nitrophenyl)propane hydrazidewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and the title compound was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.35 (s, 6H), 1.64-1.89 (m, 10H), 2.15-2.18(m, 2H), 2.35 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 1H), 7.03 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 8.22 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1764, 1591, 1514, 1341, 1110, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 355 (M⁺).

Example 183 Preparation of1-(4-aminophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(15.3 mg, 0.0430 mmol) prepared in Example 182 in ethanol (2 mL) wasadded with 10% palladium carbon (catalyst amount), and under a hydrogenatmosphere the resultant was stirred at room temperature for 20 minutes.The reaction solution was filtered using celite, concentrated in vacuo,the obtained residue was purified using Preparative Thin-Layerchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1), and the title compound (14.2m, quant.) was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.87 (br, 3H), 1.43-1.89 (m, 14H), 2.17-2.28(m, 2H), 2.61 (br, 1H), 3.69 (s, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.87 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3342, 2908, 2853, 2359, 1744, 1655, 1545, 1508, 1221, 750cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 325 (M⁺).

Example 184 Preparation ofN-{4-[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]phenyl}methanesulfonamide

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of1-(4-aminophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(30.0 mg, 0.0920 mmol) prepared in Example 183 in dichloromethane (1 mL)was added with triethylamine (18.6 mg, 0.184 mmol) and methanesulfonylchloride (15.8 mg, 0.138 mmol) at room temperature, and the resultantwas stirred at the same temperature for 3 hours. The reaction solutionwas added with water and extracted with chloroform. The organic layerwas dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, theobtained residue was purified using Preparative Thin-Layerchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1), and the title compound (6.80mg, 18.3%) was obtained as a brown amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33 (s, 6H), 1.52-1.84 (m, 12H), 2.19-2.23(m, 2H), 3.02 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 1H), 6.44 (s, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 7.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 2360, 2342, 1740, 1505, 1328, 1155, 968, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 403 (M⁺).

Example 185 Preparation of1-[(N,N-bismethanesulfonyl)-4-aminophenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

The same reaction and treatment were conducted as Example 184 exceptthat an excessive amount of methane sulfonyl chloride was used, and thetitle compound was obtained as a brown amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26 (s, 6H), 1.54-1.84 (m, 11H), 2.19-2.36(m, 3H), 3.41 (s, 6H), 3.74 (s, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1757, 1500, 1368, 1353, 1161, 977, 904, 758 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 481 (M⁺).

Example 186 Preparation ofN-{4-[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]phenyl}benzamide

Benzoyl chloride was used in place of methanesulfonyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 184, and the title compoundwas obtained as a yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.23 (br, 6H), 1.62-2.25 (m, 14H), 3.76 (s,1H), 7.03 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.45-7.57 (m, 3H), 7.62 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.87 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.95 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3308, 2912, 2855, 1740, 1652, 1602, 1530, 1506, 1407, 1316,846, 754, 706 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 429 (M⁺).

Example 187 Preparation ofN-{4-[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetoamide

Acethyl chloride was used in place of methanesulfonyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 184, and the title compoundwas obtained as a yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.31 (br, 6H), 1.51-2.08 (m, 14H), 2.18 (s,3H), 3.73 (s, 1H), 6.97 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3309, 2911, 2855, 1742, 1668, 1540, 1507, 1314, 848, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 367 (M⁺).

Example 188 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of2-bromo-N-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-methyl-N′-(2-nitrophenyl)propane hydrazide

1-(Adamantan-2-yl)-2-(2-nitrophenyl)hydrazine prepared in Processes 1and 2 in Example 180 and 2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example 1, and2-bromo-N-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-methyl-N′-(2-nitrophenyl)propane hydrazidewas obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.56-1.98 (m, 19H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 4.49 (s,1H), 6.86-6.89 (m, 2H), 7.50 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),9.78 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromo-N-(adamantan-2-yl)-2-methyl-N′-(2-nitrophenyl)propane hydrazidewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and the title compound was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.09 (s, 3H), 1.50-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.56 (s,3H), 1.60-1.88 (m, 9H), 2.03-2.06 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.23 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s,1H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 7.29 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62(t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 2856, 1762, 1530, 1381, 1361, 1100, 764 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 355 (M⁺).

Example 189 Preparation of1-(2-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2-chlorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a pale yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.99 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.93 (m, 11H), 1.79 (s,3H), 2.20 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 2.32 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 2.69 (s, 1H),3.71 (s, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1751, 1468, 1039, 767 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 344 (M⁺).

Example 190 Preparation of1-(3-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-3-chlorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.05-2.55 (m, 20H), 3.74 (s, 1H), 6.89 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, J=7.8 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1762, 1590, 1471, 1072, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 344 (M⁺).

Example 191 Preparation of1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-4-chlorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80-2.52 (m, 20H), 3.73 (s, 1H), 6.95 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1760, 1485, 1090, 842, 756 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 344 (M⁺).

Example 192 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromotoluene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as awhite crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.89 (s, 3H), 1.47-1.90 (m, 11H), 1.70 (s,3H), 2.18-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.72 (s, 1H), 3.69 (s, 1H), 7.05(t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.22 (m, 3H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1751, 1451, 1330, 773 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 324 (M⁺).

Example 193 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Bromotoluene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.85-2.51 (m, 20H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s,1H), 6.80-6.82 (m, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1760, 1453, 1322, 787 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 324 (M⁺).

Example 194 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

4-Bromotoluene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.85-2.75 (m, 20H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 3.74 (s,1H), 6.91 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1759, 1506, 1322, 837 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 324 (M⁺).

Example 195 Preparation of1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2,4-difluorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.00-2.32 (m, 19H), 2.55-2.64 (m, 1H), 3.72(s, 1H), 6.83-6.88 (m, 2H), 7.06-7.12 (m, 1H).

Example 196 Preparation of1-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2,5-difluorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.06-2.27 (m, 19H), 2.65-2.70 (m, 1H), 3.74(m, 1H), 6.70-6.76 (m, 1H), 6.81-6.86 (m, 1H), 6.99-7.05 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1770, 1496, 1244, 1159, 1004, 762 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 346 (M⁺).

Example 197 Preparation of1-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2,3-difluorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a pale yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.02-2.55 (m, 20H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 6.75-6.77(m, 1H), 6.85-6.89 (m, 1H), 7.13 (dd, J=8.8, 18.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1760, 1511, 1211, 1100, 772 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 346 (M⁺).

Example 198 Preparation of1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-3,5-difluorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a pale yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26-1.91 (m, 18H), 2.18 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 1H),2.34 (s, 1H), 3.73 (s, 1H), 6.52-6.60 (m, 3H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1758, 1621, 1456, 1113, 821 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 346 (M⁺).

Example 199 Preparation of1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-3,4-(methylenedioxy)benzene was used in place of bromobenzenefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the titlecompound was obtained as a pale yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.92 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.90 (m, 14H), 2.04-2.20(m, 2H), 2.50-2.65 (m, 1H), 3.69 (s, 1H), 5.96 (s, 2H), 6.52 (d, J=8.2Hz, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 6.76 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1755, 1482, 1241, 1037, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 200 Preparation of1-(3-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-3-fluorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.15-1.50 (m, 3H), 1.56-1.91 (m, 14H),2.20-2.54 (m, 3H), 3.75 (s, 1H), 6.71-6.84 (m, 3H), 7.25-7.31 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1758, 1613, 1485, 1148, 862 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 328 (M⁺).

Example 201 Preparation of1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-4-fluorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.85-1.20 (m, 3H), 1.42-1.90 (m, 14H),2.02-2.30 (m, 3H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1759, 1501, 1212, 1100, 845 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 328 (M⁺).

Example 202 Preparation of1-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-3,5-dichlorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21-2.32 (m, 24H), 3.72 (s, 1H), 6.89 (s,2H), 7.12 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2914, 1757, 1582, 1312, 843, 759 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 379 (M⁺).

Example 203 Preparation of1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-4-methoxybenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.69-1.12 (m, 3H), 1.59-1.90 (m, 14H),2.04-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.63 (br, 1H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 6.87 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1755, 1504, 1244, 1036, 841, 731 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 340 (M⁺).

Example 204 Preparation of1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-3-methoxybenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.22-1.91 (m, 18H), 2.23 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 2H),3.76 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.60 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),6.67-6.68 (m, 1H), 7.23 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1759, 1601, 1484, 1153, 1047, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 340 (M⁺).

Example 205 Preparation of1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2-methoxybenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a brown oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.94 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.78 (m, 10H), 2.11 (s,1H), 2.24 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.38 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.67 (s, 1H),3.75 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.01-7.07 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1758, 1491, 1454, 1244, 753 cm⁻¹.

ELMS m/z; 340 (M⁺).

Example 206 Preparation of1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.00 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.77(m, 5H), 1.81 (s, 3H), 1.87-1.91 (m, 3H), 2.69 (s, 1H), 3.69 (s, 1H),7.12 (dd, J=1.9, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.26 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2915, 1755, 1576, 1446, 1057, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 378 (M⁺).

Example 207 Preparation of1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Bromo-o-xylene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.86 (s, 3H), 1.59 (s, 3H), 1.66-1.76 (m,7H), 1.84-1.90 (m, 4H), 2.19-2.22 (m, 4H), 2.27-2.31 (m, 4H), 2.73 (s,1H), 3.69 (s, 1H), 6.96 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.10(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1757, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 208 Preparation of1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2,4-dichlorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.00 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.62 (m, 3H), 1.68-1.74(m, 5H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 1.87-1.91 (m, 3H), 2.14 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.27(d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.66 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),7.25 (dd, J=2.4, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 2855, 1764, 1468, 1102, 756 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 378 (M⁺).

Example 209 Preparation of1-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2,5-dichlorobenzene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.02 (s, 3H), 1.50-1.76 (m, 8H), 1.79 (s,3H), 1.87-1.91 (m, 3H), 2.14 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (d, J=12.7 Hz,1H), 2.66 (s, 1H), 3.69 (s, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=2.2, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 2854, 1768, 1466, 806 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 378 (M⁺).

Example 210 Preparation of1-(1-benzothiophen-3-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

3-Bromobenzothiophene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a red-brown oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.00 (s, 3H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.72-1.91 (m,10H), 2.10-2.34 (m, 3H), 2.70 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H),7.36-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.82 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1759, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 366 (M⁺).

Example 211 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromopyridine was used in place of bromobenzene for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as awhite crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.36 (s, 6H), 1.63-1.92 (m, 10H), 2.19 (d,J=12.7 Hz, 2H), 2.38 (s, 2H), 4.11 (s, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1753, 1430, 1295, 796 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 311 (M⁺).

Example 212 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromonaphtalene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.81 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.57 (m, 3H), 1.64-1.93(m, 11H), 2.28 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.37 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.79 (s,1H), 3.82 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.53 (m, 3H), 7.64 (d, J=8.3Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.26-8.29 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 1756, 1390, 775, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 360 (M⁺).

Example 213 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Bromonaphthalene was used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.46-2.31 (m, 20H), 3.89 (s, 1H), 7.14 (s,1H), 7.40-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.48 (dt, J=6.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.82 (m, 3H).

IR (ATR); 2924, 1754, 860, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 360 (M⁺).

Example 214 Preparation of1-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-4-(methoxymethoxy)benzene was used in place of bromobenzene fora similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.89 (s, 3H), 1.61-2.31 (m, 17H), 3.50 (s,3H), 3.87 (s, 1H), 5.15 (s, 2H), 6.97-7.21 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1752, 1502, 1150, 1078, 991, 843 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 370 (M⁺).

Example 215 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of1-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(62.5 mg, 0.169 mmol) prepared in Example 214 in methanol was added withconcentrated hydrochloric acid (0.3 mL) under ice-cold conditions, andthe resultant was stirred at 50° C. for 30 minutes. The reactionsolution was added under ice-cold conditions with a saturated aqueoussolution of ammonium chloride, extracted with chloroform, andconcentrated in vacuo. The obtained residue was purified usingPreparatory Thin-Layer chromatography (chloroform:methanol=10:1), andthe title compound (38.0 mg, 68.8%) was obtained as a white crystallinesolid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.85 (br, 3H), 1.59-1.93 (m, 14H), 2.01 (s,1H), 2.17-2.32 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 1H), 3.72 (s, 1H), 6.67 (br, 1H), 6.83(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3302, 2913, 1724, 1507, 1453, 1219, 843, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 326 (M⁺).

Example 216 Preparation of1-[3-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-3-(methoxymethoxy)benzene was used in place of bromobenzene fora similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a red-brown oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.26-2.31 (m, 20H), 3.48 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s,1H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 6.62-6.69 (m, 2H), 6.78-6.81 (m, 1H), 7.22 (t, J=11.6Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 1760, 1597, 1483, 1148, 1077, 1016, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 370 (M⁺).

Example 217 Preparation of1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-[3-(Methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 216 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 215, and the title compound was obtained as a white amorphoussolid.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.73-2.31 (m, 20H), 3.80 (s, 1H), 6.48-6.65(m, 3H), 7.06-7.34 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2924, 1754, 860, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 326 (M⁺).

Example 218 Preparation of1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2-(methoxymethoxy)bezene was used in place of bromobenzene for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.99 (s, 3H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.78 (m,7H), 1.86-1.91 (m, 3H), 2.00 (s, 1H), 2.22 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.31 (d,J=13.4 Hz, 1H), 2.75 (s, 1H), 3.53 (s, 3H), 3.76 (s, 1H), 5.18 (d, J=4.6Hz, 2H), 7.00-7.10 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 1759, 1489, 1240, 1155, 993, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 370 (M⁺).

Example 219 Preparation of1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-[2-(Methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 218 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 215, and the title compound was obtained as a green amorphoussolid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.00 (s, 3H), 1.54-1.97 (m, 14H), 2.10 (d,J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.56 (s, 1H), 3.64 (s, 1H),6.36 (s, 1H), 6.89-6.96 (m, 2H), 7.09-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.8, 1.2Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3266, 2910, 1726, 1592, 1455, 758 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 326 (M⁺).

Example 220 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process 5 ofExample 73 and 1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene was used for a similar reactionand treatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as apale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.98 (s, 3H), 1.43-1.65 (m, 14H), 1.77-1.86(m, 1H), 1.95-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.35 (m, 1H), 3.22-3.28 (m, 1H), 3.85(s, 3H), 6.89 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.99 (m, 2H), 7.04-7.09 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2925, 1767, 1492, 1246, 1028, 745 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 316 (M⁺).

Example 221 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a paleyellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.04 (s, 3H), 1.41-1.65 (m, 8H), 1.73 (s,1H), 1.74-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.90-2.07 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.20 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.34(m, 1H), 3.18-3.25 (m, 1H), 7.07-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.25 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2926, 1771, 1576, 1445, 1274, 1056, 788 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 222 Preparation of2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and 1-bromonaphtalenewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and thetitle compound was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.82 (s, 3H), 1.40-1.62 (m, 8H), 1.71-1.90(m, 2H), 1.79 (s, 3H), 1.97-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.41 (m, 2H), 3.35-3.41(m, 1H), 7.25-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.53 (m, 3H), 7.63 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),7.84-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.22-8.24 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2925, 1764, 1390, 1278, 775 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 336 (M⁺).

Example 223 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one preparedin Process 5 of Example 78 and 1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene were used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.95 (s, 3H), 1.27-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.55-1.91(m, 8H), 2.03-2.28 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.75 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.85(s, 3H), 6.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.10-7.09 (m,2H).

IR (ATR); 2954, 1760, 1492, 1245, 1027, 748 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 300 (M⁺).

Example 224 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a paleyellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.26-1.35 (m, 2H), 1.51-1.61(m, 4H), 1.73-2.01 (m, 5H), 2.20-2.30 (m, 1H), 2.54-2.71 (m, 1H),3.50-3.78 (m, 1H), 7.06-7.14 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.26 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2969, 1755, 1574, 1420, 1335, 1053, 784 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 225 Preparation of2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromonaphtalene were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 181, and the title compound was obtained as a pale yellowcrystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.81 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 1.24-1.32 (m, 2H),1.47-1.65 (m, 4H), 1.86 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 3H), 1.92-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.97(m, 1H), 2.31-2.36 (m, 1H), 2.51-2.81 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.92 (m, 1H),7.20-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.51 (m, 3H) 7.62-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.86 (m,1H).

IR (ATR) 2967, 1753, 1389, 808, 778 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 320 (M⁺).

Example 226 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 5 of Example 65 was used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.77-1.95 (m, 17H), 2.16 (s, 1H), 2.19 (s,2H), 3.70 (s, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34(d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H).

EI-MS m/z; 326 (M⁺).

Example 227 Preparation oftrans-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2-chlorobenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a pale yellowoil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.99 (s, 3H), 1.42-1.79 (m, 12H), 2.11-2.25(m, 4H), 2.89 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 1H), 7.09 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H).

EI-MS m/z; 360 (M⁺).

Example 228 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.95 (s, 3H), 1.39-1.80 (m, 12H), 2.16-2.32(m, 4H), 2.85 (s, 1H), 3.69 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 6.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 6.97 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (t, J=8.8 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 3422, 2926, 2859, 2359, 2746, 1492, 1456, 1245, 1120, 1027,754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 229 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-3-methoxybenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.99-1.86 (m, 15H), 2.12-2.30 (m, 4H), 2.60(br, 1H), 3.70 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.60 (d, J=7.3 Hz,1H), 6.68 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3404, 2925, 2859, 1747, 1602, 1485, 1286, 1152, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 230 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-4-methoxybenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.87 (br, 3H), 1.46-1.71 (m, 12H), 2.08-2.32(m, 4H), 2.81 (br, 1H), 3.65 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 6.87 (d, J=9.0 Hz,2H), 6.98 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR) 3408, 2925, 2858, 1745, 1504, 1244, 1117, 1034, 844, 756 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 231 Preparation oftrans-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.43-1.75 (m, 9H), 1.81 (s,3H), 2.11-2.20 (m, 4H), 2.88 (s, 1H), 3.63 (s, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.23-7.28 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3391, 2927, 2858, 1755, 1576, 1446, 1355, 1116, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 394 (M⁺).

Example 232 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2-(methoxymethoxy)benzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.99 (s, 3H), 1.41-1.44 (m, 1H), 1.56-1.59(m, 1H), 1.70 (s, 3H), 1.73-1.80 (m, 7H), 2.13-2.25 (m, 4H), 2.93 (s,1H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.70 (s, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.02-7.10 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 3418, 2928, 1748, 1489, 1239, 1155, 1117, 1079, 993, 925, 750cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 386 (M⁺).

Example 233 Preparation oftrans-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 232 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 215, and the title compound was obtained as a green amorphoussolid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.47-1.65 (m, 5H), 1.69 (s,3H), 1.73-1.77 (m, 4H), 2.02-2.20 (m, 4H), 2.72 (s, 1H), 3.57 (s, 1H),6.25 (s, 1H), 6.91-6.97 (m, 2H), 7.13 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H).

EI-MS m/z; 342 (M⁺).

Example 234 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-4-nitrobenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 181, and the title compound was obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.35 (s, 6H), 1.51-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.86(m, 7H), 2.09-2.25 (m, 4H), 2.55 (s, 2H), 3.85 (s, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=8.2Hz, 2H), 8.23 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3382, 2927, 2859, 1757, 1592, 1515, 1342, 1310, 1111, 752cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 371 (M⁺).

Example 235 Preparation oftrans-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 234 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 183, and the title compound was obtained as a brown oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.88 (br, 3H), 1.25-1.76 (m, 12H), 2.09-2.26(m, 4H), 2.80 (br, 1H), 3.63 (s, 1H), 3.28 (br, 2H), 6.66 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 6.87 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3351, 2919, 2856, 2360, 2342, 1743, 1653, 1549, 1513, 1223,1114, 1083, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 341 (M⁺).

Example 236 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 5 of Example 65 and 1-bromonaphtalene were used fora similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80 (s, 3H), 1.37-1.83 (m, 9H), 1.86 (s,3H), 2.22-2.31 (m, 4H), 2.98 (s, 1H), 3.75 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.24 (m, 1H),7.45-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.65 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.87 (m, 1H), 8.25-8.27(m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3545, 2922, 1749, 1731, 1358, 1121, 804, 778 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 237 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-bromonaphthalene were used in place of bromobenzene for a similarreaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compound wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.83-1.80 (m, 15H), 2.12-2.30 (m, 4H), 2.88(br, 1H), 3.70 (s, 1H), 7.14 (br, 1H), 7.41-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.79-7.82 (m,3H).

IR (ATR); 3420, 2925, 2859, 1748, 1353, 1116, 750 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 238 Preparation oftrans-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-4-fluoronaphthalene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.81 (s, 3H), 1.44-1.45 (m, 1H), 1.55-1.62(m, 1H), 1.70-1.81 (m, 7H), 1.84 (s, 3H), 2.13-2.28 (m, 4H), 2.94 (s,1H), 3.71 (s, 1H), 7.12-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.61 (m, 2H), 8.09-8.13 (m,1H), 8.26-8.28 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3401, 2926, 2859, 1746, 1460, 1391, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 394 (M⁺).

Example 239 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzylcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate prepared inProcess 1 of Example 65 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asProcess 2 of Example 1, and the resultant two geometric isomers wereseparated using silica gel chromatography, and benzylcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as acolorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 1.67-1.74 (m, 6H),2.04-2.11 (m, 6H), 3.03 (s, 1H), 3.85 (br, 1H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 6.21 (s,1H), 7.30-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate and2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 3 of Example 1, and benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.50-2.22 (m, 20H), 2.61 (br, 1H), 4.03 (br,0.25H), 4.23 (br, 0.75H), 5.07-5.28 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.38 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzylcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzylcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.60-2.01 (m, 12H), 2.13 (s,1H), 2.64 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.35-7.39 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzylcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-onewas obtained as a pale yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49-1.75 (m, 18H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 2.15 (s,1H), 2.38-2.76 (m, 1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 3.87 (br, 1H).

Process 5: Preparation ofcis-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.88 (s, 3H), 1.51-1.73 (m, 13H), 1.90-2.45(m, 3H), 2.91 (s, 1H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 6.88 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 6.95 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (t, J=8.1 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 3413, 2919, 2857, 2360, 2342, 1755, 1492, 1454, 1246, 1120,1099, 1027, 758 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 240 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 4 of Example 239 and 1-bromo-4-methxoxybenzene wereused for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the titlecompound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.87 (s, 3H), 1.51-1.75 (m, 13H), 2.10-2.33(m, 3H), 2.86 (br, 1H), 3.56 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 6.87 (d, J=9.0 Hz,2H), 6.98 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3423, 2922, 2858, 2360, 1743, 1504, 1243, 1115, 1099, 1035,834, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 241 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-3-methoxybenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21 (s, 3H), 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.54-2.35 (m,13H), 2.67 (br, 1H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 6.55 (s, 1H), 6.60 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3388, 2972, 2927, 2359, 2342, 1735, 1602, 1485, 1149, 1124,982, 787 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 356 (M⁺).

Example 242 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-bromotoluene were used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example181, and the title compound was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.90 (s, 3H), 1.44-1.68 (m, 9H), 1.70 (s,3H), 2.10-2.27 (m, 4H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.98 (s, 1H), 3.54 (s, 1H), 7.06(t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3229, 2915, 2856, 2360, 1756, 1113, 1099, 768 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 340 (M⁺).

Example 243 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2-(methoxymethoxy)benzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.83 (s, 3H), 1.54-2.20 (m, 14H), 2.29-2.33(m, 2H), 2.99 (s, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.60 (s, 1H), 5.20 (s, 2H),7.03-7.11 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 3407, 2922, 2858, 1758, 1489, 1453, 1242, 1155, 1118, 1079,987, 927, 758 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 386 (M⁺).

Example 244 Preparation ofcis-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 243 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 215, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.00 (s, 3H), 1.46-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.59-1.65(m, 8H), 1.70 (s, 3H), 2.07-2.29 (m, 4H), 2.77 (s, 1H), 3.56 (s, 1H),6.27 (s, 1H), 6.91-6.97 (m, 2H), 7.13 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H).

EI-MS m/z; 342 (M⁺).

Example 245 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-4-nitrobenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 181, and the title compound was obtained as a yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.35 (s, 6H), 1.61-1.73 (m, 9H), 2.14 (s,1H), 2.17 (s, 2H), 2.62 (s, 2H), 3.65 (s, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),8.23 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3400, 2923, 2859, 1758, 1591, 1513, 1340, 1111, 1099, 851, 755cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 371 (M⁺).

Example 246 Preparation ofcis-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 245 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 183, and the title compound was obtained as a brown oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.87 (br, 3H), 1.42-1.77 (m, 11H), 2.10-2.33(m, 5H), 2.85 (s, 1H), 3.54 (s, 1H), 3.60 (br, 2H), 6.66 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 6.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3333, 2918, 2857, 2360, 2341, 1741, 1652, 1509, 1113, 754cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 341 (M⁺).

Example 247 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 4 of Example 239 and 1-bromonaphtalene were used fora similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80 (s, 3H), 1.43-1.80 (m, 9H), 1.87 (s,3H), 2.10-2.36 (m, 4H), 3.05 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 7.44-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.64 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.87 (m, 1H),8.26-8.28 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3409, 2923, 2858, 1744, 1390, 1115, 776, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 248 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and2-bromonaphthalene were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 181, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.21 (s, 3H), 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.50-2.20 (m,13H), 2.80 (br, 1H), 3.72 (s, 1H), 7.14 (br, 1H), 7.41-7.52 (m, 3H),7.91-7.83 (m, 3H).

IR (ATR); 3401, 2921, 2859, 1751, 1629, 1454, 1217, 1119, 1097, 980,821, 751 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 376 (M⁺).

Example 249 Preparation ofcis-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-4-fluoronaphthalene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.81 (s, 3H), 1.42-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.73(m, 5H), 1.85 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.12 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.24 (m, 2H), 2.31-2.34(m, 1H), 3.01 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 7.11-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.62 (m,2H), 8.09-8.12 (m, 1H), 8.26-8.29 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3398, 2920, 2861, 1752, 1601, 1461, 1391, 983, 753 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 394 (M⁺).

Example 250 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzyl2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate

5-Chloro-2-adamantanone was used in place of 2-adamantanone for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 1 of Example 1, and benzyl2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as awhite crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.72-1.75 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.91 (m, 3H),2.16-2.29 (m, 7H), 2.93 (s, 1H), 3.03 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s, 2H), 7.34-7.42(m, 5H), 7.65 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate was used fora similar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 1, theresultant two geometric isomers were separated using silica gelchromatography, and benzyltrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as acolorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.37-2.70 (m, 12H), 3.16 (s, 1H), 3.95 (br,1H), 5.12 (s, 2H), 5.24 (s, 1H), 6.28 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.38 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate and2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 3 of Example 1, and benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.54-2.27 (m, 18H), 2.60 (s, 1H), 4.13-4.35(m, 1H), 5.07-5.30 (m, 2H), 6.81-7.09 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzyltrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.48 (s, 6H), 1.54-2.27 (m, 12H), 2.58 (s,1H), 3.99 (s, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 7.37-7.41 (m, 5H).

Process 5: Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyltrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-onewas obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.44-2.18 (m, 18H), 2.76 (s, 1H), 3.69 (s,1H), 3.84 (s, 1H).

Process 6: Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2-methoxybenzene were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.95 (s, 3H), 1.53-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.67 (s,3H), 2.08-2.36 (m, 10H), 2.85 (s, 1H), 3.74 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 6.88(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.94-7.00 (m, 2H), 7.07 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2935, 1759, 1589, 1492, 1246, 1027, 829, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 374 (M⁺).

Example 251 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 5 of Example 250 and 1-bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzenewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and thetitle compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.51-1.54 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.66(m, 1H), 1.80 (s, 3H), 1.99-2.26 (m, 10H), 2.87 (s, 1H), 3.68 (s, 1H),7.09 (dd, J=2.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (dd, J=2.0,8.0 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2935, 1763, 1576, 1446, 1421, 1029, 830, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 414 (M⁺).

Example 252 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2-(methoxymethoxy)benzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.99 (s, 3H), 1.49-1.54 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.67(m, 1H), 1.69 (s, 1H), 2.07-2.30 (m, 10H), 2.91 (s, 1H), 3.58 (s, 3H),3.76 (s, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 7.01-7.14 (m, 4H).

IR (ATR); 2935, 2864, 1761, 1489, 1155, 994, 759 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 404 (M⁺).

Example 253 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Example 252 was used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 215, and the title compound was obtained as a white crystallinepowder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.59 (s,3H), 1.98-2.22 (m, 10H), 2.68 (s, 1H), 3.63 (s, 1H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 6.91(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.17(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3417, 2922, 2359, 1744, 1488, 1255, 1031, 829, 750 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 360 (M⁺).

Example 254 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 5 of Example 250 and 1-bromonaphtalene were used fora similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80 (s, 3H), 1.48-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.59-1.61(m, 1H), 1.85 (s, 3H), 2.00-2.37 (m, 10H), 2.97 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 1H),7.23 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.52 (m, 3H), 7.65 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.84-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.23-8.26 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2935, 2863, 1756, 1390, 1025, 776, 755 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 394 (M⁺).

Example 255 Preparation oftrans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-4-fluoronaphthalene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.81 (s, 3H), 1.50-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.69(m, 1H), 1.83 (s, 3H), 2.00-2.38 (m, 10H), 2.92 (s, 1H), 3.77 (s, 1H),7.11-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.61 (m, 1H), 8.09-8.12 (m, 1H), 8.24-8.27 (m,1H).

IR (ATR); 2936, 2864, 1758, 1391, 1262, 763 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 412 (M⁺).

Example 256 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of benzylcis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate prepared inProcess 1 of Example 250 was used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 2 of Example 1, the resultant two geometric isomers wereseparated using silica gel chromatography, and benzylcis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate was obtained as acolorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.62 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 1.75 (d, J=12.7 Hz,2H), 1.84 (d, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 2.05-2.18 (m, 5H), 2.48 (d, J=11.7 Hz,2H), 3.09 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 1H), 5.12 (s, 2H), 6.26 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.39(m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate and2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for a similar reaction and treatmentas Process 3 of Example 1, and benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.65-1.79 (m, 7H), 1.93-2.24 (m, 11H), 2.60(s, 1H), 4.03-4.25 (m, 1H), 5.08-5.29 (m, 2H), 6.88-7.17 (m, 1H),7.35-7.38 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of benzyl cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzyl cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.50 (s, 6H), 1.63-2.42 (m, 11H), 2.64 (s,2H), 3.89 (s, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.30-7.38 (m, 5H).

Process 4: Preparation ofcis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyl cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate wasused for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1, andcis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.51-2.56 (m, 19H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 3.88 (br,1H).

Process 5: Preparation ofcis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one and1-bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.51-1.81 (m, 4H), 1.83 (s,3H), 1.95-1.98 (m, 1H), 2.05-2.12 (m, 5H), 2.56-2.63 (m, 2H), 32.95 (s,1H), 3.58 (s, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J=1.7, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.26 (dd, J=1.7, 8.1 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2928, 2861, 1763, 1576, 1446, 1421, 1029, 754 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 414 (M⁺).

Example 257 Preparation ofcis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

cis-2-(5-Chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 4 of Example 256 and 1-bromonaphtalene were used fora similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the title compoundwas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.81 (s, 3H), 1.47-1.50 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.72(m, 2H), 1.81-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.89 (s, 3H), 1.94-1.97 (m, 1H), 2.06-2.16(m, 5H), 2.68-2.7 (m, 2H), 3.08 (s, 1H), 3.72 (s, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=7.3Hz, 1H), 7.46 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.65 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.83-7.87 (m, 1H), 8.25-8.28 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2928, 2861, 1756, 1390, 800, 776 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 394 (M⁺).

Example 258 Preparation of1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

1-Bromo-2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzene was used in place of bromobenzenefor a similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, and the titlecompound was obtained as a pale yellow amorphous.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.07-2.62 (m, 14H), 3.76 (s, 1H), 5.96 (s,2H), 6.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.82 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2910, 2856, 1759, 1457, 774 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 354 (M⁺).

Example 259 Preparation oftrans-1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

trans-2-(5-Hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-oneprepared in Process 5 of Example 65 and1-bromo-2,3-(methylenedioxy)benzene were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 181, and the title compound was obtained as a paleyellow amorphous.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.07-2.20 (m, 13H), 2.81 (br, 1H), 3.69 (s,1H), 5.97 (s, 2H), 6.64 (dd, J=8.0, 11.3 Hz, 2H), 6.83 (t, J=8.0 Hz,1H).

IR (ATR); 3409, 2924, 2859, 1751, 1458, 1068, 774 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 370 (M⁺).

Example 260 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2E)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-yl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-(Adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one prepared in Process3 of Example 12 and cynnamylbromide were used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Process 6 of Example 1, and the title compound was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.41 (s, 3H), 1.47 (s, 3H), 1.58-1.82 (m,10H), 2.10 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 2.40-2.43 (m,2H), 3.57-3.68 (m, 3H), 6.19-6.27 (m, 1H), 6.58 (d, J=16.1 Hz, 1H),7.25-7.37 (m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2908, 2852, 1749, 1450, 1322, 968, 758, 734, 692 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 350 (M⁺).

Example 261 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-phenylpropyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2E)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-yl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(30.0 mg, 0.0860 mmol) prepared in Example 260 in ethyl acetate (2 mL)was added with 10% palladium carbon (catalyst amount), and under ahydrogen atmosphere the resultant was stirred at room temperature for 1hour. The reaction solution was filtered using celite, concentrated invacuo, and the title compound (24.3 mg, 80.2%) was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.33 (s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 3H), 1.54-1.83 (m,12H), 2.04-2.05 (m, 1H), 2.10-2.11 (m, 1H), 2.29-2.33 (m, 2H), 2.62-2.84(m, 4H), 3.54 (s, 1H), 7.16-7.31 (m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2909, 2853, 1750, 1454, 1381, 1362, 1323, 1245, 700 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 352 (M⁺).

Example 262 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(phenoxyactetyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Phenoxyacetyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.58-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.69 (s, 6H), 1.73-1.88(10H), 2.34 (s, 2H), 4.27 (s, 1H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 6.90 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H),7.03 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1760, 1676, 1491, 1227, 760 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 368 (M⁺).

Example 263 Preparation of1-[(benzyloxy)acetyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Benzyloxyacetyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.56 (s, 6H), 1.66-2.02 (m, 12H), 2.36 (s,2H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 4.27 (s, 1H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.37 (m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2911, 1772, 1677, 1452, 1093, 987, 756, 708 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 382 (M⁺).

Example 264 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(phenylsulfanyl)acetyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

(Phenylthio)acetyl chloride was used in place of benzoyl chloride for asimilar reaction and treatment as Example 96, and the title compound wasobtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.54 (s, 6H), 1.58-1.86 (m, 12H), 2.19 (s,2H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 4.22 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.33 (m, 3H), 7.45 (d, J=7.1 Hz,2H).

IR (ATR); 2914, 1767, 1668, 1088, 745 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 384 (M⁺).

Example 265 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (50.0mg, 0.213 mmol) prepared in Process 3 of Example 12 in chloroform (3 mL)was added sequentially with phenylacetaldehyde (25.6 mg, 0.213 mmol),sodium triacetoxyborohydride (67.8 mg, 0.320 mmol) and acetic acid (15.4mg, 0.256 mmol) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred atthe same temperature for 2 hours. The reaction solution was added withwater and extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residuewas purified using Preparatory Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=4:1), and the title compound (3.70 mg, 5.20%) was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.44 (s, 6H), 1.64-1.91 (m, 10H), 2.17 (d,J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.45 (s, 2H), 3.81 (s, 1H), 6.11 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 1H),6.62 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.32 (m, 4H).

EI-MS m/z; 336 (M⁺).

Example 266 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of4,4-dimethyl-1-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(38.4 mg, 0.103 mmol) prepared in Example 265 in methanol (2 mL) wasadded with 10% palladium carbon (catalyst amount), and the resultant wasstirred at room temperature for 40 minutes under a hydrogen atmosphere.The reaction solution was filtered using celite, concentrated in vacuo,the obtained residue was purified using Preparatory Thin-Layerchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1), and the title compound (1.80mg, 5.20%) was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.52-1.87 (m,10H), 2.09 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.34 (m, 2H),2.61-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.97-3.11 (m, 2H), 3.58 (s, 1H),7.19-7.32 (m, 5H).

IR (ATR); 2913, 1763, 1250, 754, 700 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 338 (M⁺).

Example 267 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]acetyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of 2-trifluoromethyl phenoxyethyl acetate

A solution of 2-trifluoromethylphenol (300 mg, 1.85 mmol) inN,N-dimethylformamide (5 mL) was added with bromoethylacetate (340 mg,2.04 mmol) and potassium carbonate (384 mg, 2.78 mmol) at roomtemperature, and the resultant was stirred at the same temperature for15 hours. The reaction solution was added with water and extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried withanhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residuewas purified using silica gel chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1),and 2-trifluoromethyl phenoxyehtyl acetate (430 mg, 100%) was obtainedas a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 4.26 (q, J=7.1 Hz,2H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 6.88 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47(t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of 2-trifluoromethyl phenoxyacetic acid

A solution of 2-trifluoromethylphenoxy ethyl acetate (429 mg, 1.85 mmol)in ethanol (4 mL) was added with an aqueous solution of 4N-sodiumhydroxide (1 mL) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred atthe same temperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction solution wasconcentrated in vacuo, the residue was added with 2N-hydrochloric acid,and extrated with chloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, 2-trifluoromethyl phenoxyaceticacid (376 mg, 92.3%) was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 4.79 (s, 2H), 7.04-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.54 (t,J=7.8; H, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Process 3: Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]acetyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

2-Trifluoromethyl phenoxyacetic acid was used in place of3-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 157, and the title compound was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.61 (s, 6H), 1.66-1.80 (m, 12H), 2.36 (s,2H), 4.29 (s, 1H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 6.95 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (t, J=8.3Hz, 1H), 7.49 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2914, 2855, 2360, 2342, 1775, 1684, 1496, 1461, 1321, 1132,1119, 1039, 761 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 436 (M⁺).

Example 268 Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2,2-dimethyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]acetyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of2-methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propionic acid

A solution of 2-(trifluoromethyl)phenol (3.20 g, 20.0 mmol) in acetone(20 mL) was added with 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol 0.5 hydrate(7.82 g, 40.0 mmol) and sodium hydrate (3.20 g, 80.0 mmol) at 0° C., andthe resultant was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The reactionsolution was concentrated in vacuo, added with water, and washed withdiethylether. The aqueous layer was neutralized with concentratedhydrochloric acid, and extracted with chloroform. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, and2-methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propionic acid (1.35 g, 27.2%)was obtained as a white amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.67 (s, 6H), 6.97 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.10(t, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (t, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2,2-dimethyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]acetyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of 2-methyl-2-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propionic acid(50.0 mg, 0.200 mmol) in dichloromethane (1 mL) was added with oxalylchloride (50.3 mg, 0.400 mmol) and N,N-dimethylformamide (catalystamount) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at the sametemperature for 30 minutes. The reaction solution was concentrated invacuo to make a solution of dichloromethane (1 mL), added withdiisopropylethylamine (78.0 mg, 0.600 mmol), and2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (46.9 mg, 0.200mmol) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at the sametemperature for 20 hours. The reaction solution was added with water andextracted with chloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residue was purifiedusing Preparatory Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=4:1),and the title compound (38.9 mg, 83.7%) was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.52 (s, 6H), 1.60 (s, 6H), 1.73-2.05 (m,12H), 2.36 (s, 2H), 4.32 (s, 1H), 7.14 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2912, 2856, 1775, 1675, 1491, 1319, 1156, 1132, 1113, 1056,762 cm⁻¹.

Example 269 Preparation ofN-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxamide

A solution of 2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (30.0mg, 0.128 mmol) prepared in Process 3 of Example 12 in dichloromethane(3 mL) was added sequentially with 4-chlorophenyl isocyanate (19.7 mg,0.128 mmol), triethylamine (19.4 mg, 0.192 mmol), DMAP (catalyst amount)at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at the sametemperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction solution was filtered usingcelite, concentrated in vacuo, and the obtained residue was purifiedusing Preparatory Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1),and the title compound (49.7 mg, 100%) was obtained as a whitecrystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ; 1.54 (s, 6H), 1.67 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 2H),1.78-1.91 (m, 8H), 2.09 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 2H), 2.33 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 1H),7.27-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.50 (m, 2H).

IR (ATR); 3258, 2907, 1736, 1711, 1492, 1225, 823 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 387 (M⁺).

Example 270 Preparation of1-{[(5-bromopyridin-2-yl)oxy]acetyl}-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Process 1: Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(hydroxyacetyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

A solution of1-[(benzyloxy)acetyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(151 mg, 0.400 mmol) prepared in Example 263 in ethanol (3 mL) was addedwith 10% palladium carbon (catalyst amount), and under a hydrogenatmosphere the resultant was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours.The reaction solution was filtered using celite, concentrated in vacuo,the obtained residue was purified using silica gel chromatography(hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1), and4,4-dimethyl-1-(hydroxyacetyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(52.0 mg, 44.5%) was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.62 (s, 6H), 1.65-1.88 (m, 10H), 1.98-2.01(m, 2H), 2.35 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 4.26 (s, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation of1-{[(5-bromopyridin-2-yl)oxy]acetyl}-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of4,4-dimethyl-1-(hydroxyacetyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(14.0 mg, 0.0480 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (0.5 mL) was added withsodium hydroxide (excess amount) and 5-bromo-2-fluoropyridine (26.4 mg,0.150 mmol) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirred at thesame temperature for 1 hour. The reaction solution was added with waterand extracted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residuewas purified using Preparatory Thin-Layer chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=2:1), and the title compound (2.20 mg, 10.2%) was obtained as acolorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.47-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.64 (s, 6H), 1.72-1.84(m, 10H), 2.33 (s, 2H), 4.23 (s, 1H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 6.76 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.71 (dd, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

EI-MS m/z; 448 (M⁺).

Example 271 Preparation of6-{2-[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]ethoxy}pyridine-3-carbonitrile

Process 1: Preparation of ethyl[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]acetate

Under an argon atmosphere, a solution of2-(adamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one (234 mg, 1.00 mmol)prepared in Process 3 of Example 12 in N,N-dimethylformamide (2 mL) wasadded with potassium carbonate (277 mg, 2.00 mmol) and ethylbromoacetate(167 mg, 1.00 mmol) at room temperature, and the resultant was stirredat 80° C. for 20 hours. The reaction solution was added with water andextracted with diethyl ether. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residue was purifiedusing silica gel chromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=2:1), and ethyl[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]acetate (190mg, 59.4%) was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.28-1.86 (m, 19H), 2.11-2.50 (m, 4H), 3.58(d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.18-4.24 (m, 3H).

Process 2: Preparation of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixed solution of ethyl[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]acetate (150mg, 0.470 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran-methanol-water (10:1:1, 4 mL) wasadded with lithium borohydride (80.8 mg, 3.76 mmol) at room temperature,and the resultant was stirred at the same temperature for 1 hour. Thereaction solution was added with a saturated aqueous solution ofammonium chloride, and extracted with chloroform. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated in vacuo, the obtainedresidue was purified using silica gel chromatography (hexane:ethylacetate=2:1), and4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(163 mg, 78.7%) was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.59-1.89 (m,10H), 2.06-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.23 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 2H), 2.45 (s, 1H),2.98-3.08 (m, 2H), 3.58-2.66 (m, 3H).

Process 3: Preparation of6-{2-[4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]ethoxy}pyridine-3-carbonitrile

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixed solution of4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one(27.8 mg, 0.100 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran-N,N-dimethylformamide (2:1, 1mL) was added with sodium hydride (10.0 mg, 0.200 mmol) and6-chloro-3-pyridine carbonitrile (27.7 mg, 0.200 mmol), and theresultant was stirred at the same temperature for 1 hour. The reactionsolution was added with water and extracted with diethyl ether. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated invacuo, the obtained residue was purified using Preparatory Thin-Layerchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1), and the title compound (38.1mg, quant.) was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.43 (s, 6H), 1.62-1.88 (m, 10H), 2.05-2.09(m, 1H), 2.20-2.23 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 2H), 3.16-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.63 (s,1H), 4.36-4.46 (m, 2H), 6.83 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8 Hz,1H), 8.47 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

IR (ATR); 2916, 1742, 1601, 1489, 1403, 1290, 837 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 380 (M⁺).

Example 272 Preparation ofcis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

Process 1: Preparation of benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate preparedin Process 2 of Example 90 and 2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example 1, the resultanttwo geometric isomers were separated using silica gel chromatography,and benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.66-2.09 (m, 18H), 2.50 (s, 1H), 3.65 (s,3H), 4.11 (s, 0.3H), 4.31 (s, 0.7H), 5.08-5.25 (m, 2H), 7.11 (s, 0.3H),7.18 (s, 0.7H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzylcis-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzylcis-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzylcis-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.59-2.19 (m, 11H), 2.53 (s,2H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.95 (s, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.34-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of methylcis-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylate

Benzylcis-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and methylcis-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.71-2.15 (m, 11H), 2.45 (s,2H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.84 (br, 1H).

Process 4: Preparation of methylcis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylate

Methylcis-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylateand 1-bromonaphtalene were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 181, and methylcis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80 (s, 3H), 1.54-2.04 (m, 10H), 1.87 (s,3H), 2.46-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.96 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 1H), 7.24(s, 1H), 7.46 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.64 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.83-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.26-8.29 (m, 1H).

Process 5: Preparation ofcis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

A solution of methylcis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylate(49.0 mg, 0.117 mmol) in methanol (2 mL) was added with an aqueoussolution of 4N-sodium hydroxide (0.5 mL) at room temperature, and theresultant was stirred at the same temperature for 13 hours. The reactionsolution was concentrated in vacuo, the obtained residue was dissolvedin water, and washed with diethylether. The aqueous layer was adjustedto pH=1.0 with 4N-hydrochlorid acid, and extracted with chloroform. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated invacuo, the obtained residue was purified using Preparatory Thin-Layerchromatography (hexane:ethyl acetate=1:1), and the title compound (32.9mg, 67.8%) was obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80 (s, 3H), 1.52-2.09 (m, 10H), 1.89 (s,3H), 2.48-2.57 (m, 2H), 3.00 (s, 1H), 3.00 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 1H), 7.24(s, 1H), 7.46 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.65 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.83-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.26-8.29 (m, 1H).

Example 273 Preparation ofcis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

cis-4-[2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid prepared in Example 272 was used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 91, and the title compound was obtained as a paleyellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.82 (s, 3H), 1.54-1.58 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.77(m, 4H), 1.84-1.93 (m, 3H), 1.86 (s, 3H), 2.02-2.04 (m, 1H), 2.24 (s,1H), 2.39-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.72 (m, 1H), 2.84 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 1H),5.33 (br, 1H), 5.85 (br, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=1.0, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.66 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.87 (m,1H), 8.23-8.26 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3344, 2918, 1748, 1666, 1390, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 403 (M⁺).

Example 274 Preparation oftrans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

Process 1: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate

Benzyl 2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylate preparedin Process 2 of Example 90 and 2-bromoisobutyryl bromide were used for asimilar reaction and treatment as Process 3 of Example 1, and theresultant two geometric isomers were separated using silica gelchromatography, and benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas obtained as a colorless amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.55-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.76-2.06 (m, 16H), 2.51(s, 1H), 3.65 (s, 3H), 4.13 (s, 0.3H), 4.33 (s, 0.7H), 5.09-5.27 (m,2H), 6.87 (s, 0.3H), 7.11 (s, 0.7H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 5H).

Process 2: Preparation of benzyltrans-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylate

Benzyltrans-2-(2-bromoisobutyryl)-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)hydrazinecarboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 4 of Example 1,and benzyltrans-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.49 (s, 6H), 1.57-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.76-2.04(m, 9H), 2.49 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.98 (s, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H),7.34-7.40 (m, 5H).

Process 3: Preparation of methyltrans-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylate

Benzyltrans-2-(5-methoxycarbonyladamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2-diazetidine-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 1,and methyltrans-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.50 (s, 6H), 1.60 (d, J=13.4 Hz, 2H),1.89-2.02 (m, 9H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 3.84 (br, 1H).

Process 4: Preparation of methyltrans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylate

Methyltrans-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylateand 1-bromonaphtalene were used for a similar reaction and treatment asExample 181, and methyltrans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80 (s, 3H), 1.45-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.69-2.07(m, 9H), 1.87 (s, 3H), 2.26-2.37 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H),3.81 (s, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.53(m, 2H), 7.64 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.25-8.28 (m, 1H).

Process 5: Preparation oftrans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

Methyltrans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas used in place of methylcis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatefor a similar reaction and treatment as Process 2 of Example 272, andthe title compound was obtained as a pale yellow amorphous solid.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.80 (s, 3H), 1.49-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.68-2.08(m, 9H), 1.86 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.36 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 1H), 3.80 (s, 1H),7.23 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.64(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.86 (m, 1H), 8.24-8.27 (m, 1H).

Example 275 Preparation oftrans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

trans-4-[2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid prepared in Example 274 was used for a similar reaction andtreatment as Example 91, and the title compound was obtained as a paleyellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.81 (s, 3H), 1.50-1.75 (m, 7H), 1.87 (s,3H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 2.08-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.28-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.93 (s, 1H),3.82 (s, 1H), 5.23 (br, 1H), 5.51 (br, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.45(t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.65 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.86(m, 1H), 8.24-8.27 (m, 1H).

Example 276 Preparation ofcis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

Process 1: Preparation of methylcis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylate

Methylcis-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylateprepared in Process 3 of Example 272 and 1-bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzenewere used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, andmethylcis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas obtained as a pale yellow oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 0.90 (s, 3H), 1.52-2.05 (m, 10H), 1.82 (s,3H), 2.33-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.84 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 3H), 7.12(dd, J=2.0, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.27 (m, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation ofcis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

Methylcis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylatewas used for a similar reaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example272, andcis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.57-2.02 (m, 10H), 1.83 (s,3H), 2.40-2.44 (m, 2H), 2.87 (s, 1H), 3.66 (s, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=1.8, 7.8Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.27 (m, 1H).

Process 3: Preparation ofcis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

cis-4-[2-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid was used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 91, andthe title compound was obtained as a white crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.02 (s, 3H), 1.54-1.96 (m, 10H), 1.80 (s,3H), 2.04-2.05 (m, 1H), 2.23 (s, 1H), 2.29-2.32 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 1H),5.30 (br, 1H), 5.86 (br, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J=1.7, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (t,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.30 (m, 1H).

IR (ATR); 3345, 2918, 1756, 1576, 1446, 752 cm⁻¹.

EI-MS m/z; 421 (M⁺).

Example 277 Preparation oftrans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

Process 1: Preparation oftrans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid

Methyltrans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylateobtained by using methyltrans-4-(3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl)adamantane-1-carboxylateprepared in Process 3 of Example 274 and 1-bromo-2,3-dichlorobenzene fora similar reaction and treatment as Example 181, was used for a similarreaction and treatment as Process 5 of Example 272, andtrans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid was obtained as a colorless oil.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.01 (s, 3H), 1.52-2.26 (m, 11H), 1.81 (s,3H), 2.61 (s, 1H), 2.81 (s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=1.8, 7.8 Hz,1H), 7.22 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.27 (m, 1H).

Process 2: Preparation oftrans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide

trans-4-[2-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylicacid was used for a similar reaction and treatment as Example 91, andthe title compound was obtained as a pale yellow crystalline powder.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ; 1.02 (s, 3H), 1.53-2.32 (m, 12H), 1.81 (s,3H), 2.84 (s, 1H), 3.70 (s, 1H), 5.29 (br, 1H), 5.54 (br, 1H), 7.10 (dd,J=1.7, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.27 (m, 1H).

Test Example 1 Human 11β-HSD1-, human 11β-HSD2- and mouse11β-HSD1-inhibitory effect

1. Human 11β-HSD1-, Human 11β-HSD2- and Mouse 11β-HSD1-Gene Clonings andEstablishment of Stably Expressing Cells

Human 11β-HSD1-, human 11β-HSD2-, and mouse 11β-HSD1-gene clonings wereconducted using as a template a reverse transcription product ofhuman-liver RNA, human-kidney RNA (CELL APPLICATIONS), and mouse-kidneyRNA respectively, by means of PCR cloning with reference to nucleotidesequences of Genbank Accession Nos. NM_(—)005525, NM_(—)000196, andNM_(—)008288. The obtained PCR products of about 0.9 kbp, 1.2 kbp, and0.9 kbp were subcloned into an expression vector pcDNA3.1+/Zeo(Invitrogen).

Human 11β-HSD1- and human 11β-HSD2-expressing vectors were transfectedinto human kidney-derived cell line, HEK293 cells, using a transfectionreagent, jet PEI (Funakoshi). Mouse 11β-HSD1 was transfected to Chinesehamster ovary-derived cell line, CHO-K1 cells. Selection was conductedwith 200-400 μg/mL of zeocine (Invitrogen) to provide stablyexpressing-cell clones. The stably expressing cells were suspended inbuffer solution A (20 mmol/L Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, 250 mmol/L sucrose, 1mmol/L EGTA, 1 mmol/L EDTA, 1 mmol/L MgCl₂), sonicated, and then storedat −80° C.

2. Assay of Enzyme Inhibitory Activity

An enzymatic reaction was conducted using a polystyrene 96-well plate.Each well was added with 1 μL of a test agent dissolved in DMSO and thendiluted (0.003 to 3 mmol/L), and further added with 10 μL of cell lysatediluted to a concentration of 0.1 mg/mL to 0.4 mg/mL. Next, 90 μL ofbuffer solution A containing substrate (100 nmol/L cortisone orcortisol) and coenzyme (400 μmol/L NADPH or NAD+) was added and themixture was incubated at 37° C. for 1 hour. The enzymatic reaction wasstopped by treating at 95° C. for 3 minutes. Cortisol that was presentin the reaction solution was determined by a competitive ELISA shownbelow.

Anti-rabbit IgG antibody (Chemi-con) diluted to 2 μg/mL with carbonatebuffer solution (pH 9.6) was added in 100 μL each to a 96-well immunoplate (Nunc) and immobilized by an incubation at 4° C. overnight. 50 μLof enzymatic reaction solution was put onto the plates, and further,anti-cortisol antibody (Cosmo Bio) and HRP-labeled cortisol (Cosmo Bio),diluted with buffer solution B (25 mmol/L Tris-HCl pH 7.4, 137 mmol/LNaCl, 2.68 mmol/L KCl), were added in 50 μL respectively and incubatedat 4° C. overnight. After washed three times with buffer solution Bcontaining 0.05% Tween 20, the plates were allowed to develop color byadding 100 μL of color reagent, TMB (Moss). The color reaction wasstopped by 25 μL of 1 mol/L sulfuric acid and the absorbance wasdetermined at 450 nm with a microplate reader (Molecular Device,VersaMax).

The values of human 11β-HSD1, human 11β-HSD2, and mouse 11β-HSD1activities were subtracted from 100, and the resultant values wereregarded as the respective 11β-HSD inhibition rates of examplecompounds. For each example compound, the value of 50% inhibitoryconcentration (IC₅₀) was calculated from 11β-HSD inhibition rates atplural concentrations, for 11β-HSD1 and 11β-HSD2 activities. Thecomparison of human 11β-HSD1 and human 11β-HSD2 inhibiting activities isshown in Table 1, and the comparison of human 11β-HSD1 and mouse11β-HSD1 inhibiting activities is shown in Table 2.

TABLE 1 Enzyme inhibitory selectivity 1 of human 11β-HSD1 and human11β-HSD2 in vitro assay (IC50 uM) No. h HSD1 h HSD2 39 0.015 3.0 400.012 10 41 0.023 3.2 42 0.025 30 48 0.031 >30 49 0.80 NA 50 0.042 6.652 0.078 9.5 60 0.0082 1.1 66 0.09 NA 74 0.046 3-30 76 0.031 4.8 770.016 2.0 116 0.13 30 119 0.72 >30 120 0.27 >30 121 0.07 NA 122 0.32 NA125 0.47 NA 126 0.11 NA 128 0.50 NA 132 0.66 NA 136 0.14 NA 138 0.22 30139 0.79 NA 141 0.071 14 149 0.90 NA 150 0.84 NA 151 0.81 NA 152 0.23 NA153 0.14 NA 154 0.036 NA 157 0.44 30 160 0.52 30 161 0.50 >30 163 0.72NA 165 0.096 30 168 0.11 NA 181 0.062 3-30 188 0.082 >30 189 0.022 3-30190 0.093 3-30 203 0.026 >30 204 0.16 30 205 0.10 30 206 0.0061 3-30 2080.02 3-30 212 0.032 3-30 214 0.041 NA 215 0.023 4.5 218 0.81 >30 2200.056 NA 221 0.023 3-30 222 0.019 5.5 223 0.68 NA 224 0.044 NA 225 0.036NA 226 0.95 30 227 0.023 3-30 230 0.54 NA 231 0.088 >30 236 0.095 NA 2380.020 NA 240 0.32 NA 242 0.076 NA 244 0.81 NA 247 0.027 NA 248 0.0283-30 249 0.013 NA 250 0.042 >30 251 0.030 3-30 252 0.034 NA 253 0.0133-30 254 0.012 NA 255 0.003 30 256 0.26 NA 257 0.24 NA 265 0.036 19 2720.050 >30 273 0.020 NA 274 0.011 NA 275 0.011 NA 276 0.007 NA 277 0.007NA Note) hHSD1 and hHSD2 denote human HSD1 and HSD2, respectively.

As it is shown in Table 1, it has been confirmed that the compound ofthe present invention has an activity to strongly and selectivelyinhibit human 11β-HSD1.

TABLE 2 Enzyme inhibitory activity of human 11β-HSD1 and mouse 11β-HSD1in vitro assay (IC50 uM) No. h HSD1 m HSD1 8 0.79 0.18 9 0.68 0.24 120.047 0.023 13 0.058 0.025 14 0.84 0.088 15 0.36 0.084 16 0.80 0.10 170.71 0.23 19 0.47 0.27 20 0.35 0.20 22 0.64 0.079 27 0.03 0.094 28 0.440.073 29 0.60 0.37 30 0.047 0.10 31 0.96 0.30 32 0.25 0.054 33 0.380.086 35 0.44 0.15 36 0.69 0.21 38 0.26 0.10 39 0.015 0.04 40 0.0120.084 41 0.023 0.13 42 0.025 0.24 43 0.072 0.074 44 0.044 0.073 45 0.0790.14 46 0.23 0.45 47 0.20 0.58 48 0.031 0.50 49 0.80 0.31 50 0.042 0.1651 0.082 0.58 52 0.078 0.16 53 0.35 0.06 54 0.30 0.036 55 0.067 0.069 560.054 0.052 58 0.026 0.061 59 0.25 0.064 60 0.0082 0.15 61 0.23 0.30 630.015 0.41 64 0.60 0.041 65 0.50 0.47 66 0.09 0.57 67 0.12 0.29 73 0.0210.11 74 0.046 0.13 75 0.038 0.15 76 0.031 0.14 77 0.016 0.092 78 0.150.64 79 0.22 0.36 80 0.13 0.39 83 0.092 0.66 84 0.13 0.61 85 0.053 0.3786 0.14 0.49 87 0.10 0.85 95 0.13 0.35 96 0.80 0.22 106 0.75 0.17 1090.75 0.20 113 0.42 0.12 114 0.54 0.11 116 0.13 0.15 117 0.98 0.39 1250.47 0.42 128 0.50 0.10 135 0.76 0.11 138 0.22 0.24 139 0.79 0.36 1500.84 0.43 151 0.81 0.30 152 0.23 0.54 153 0.14 0.032 157 0.44 0.15 1600.52 0.16 161 0.50 0.23 183 0.057 0.76 188 0.082 0.76 192 0.49 0.03 1930.86 0.36 204 0.16 0.42 205 0.10 0.20 206 0.0061 0.44 207 0.61 0.054 2100.44 0.16 212 0.032 0.089 215 0.023 0.54 218 0.81 0.57 219 0.56 0.23 2200.056 0.088 221 0.023 0.29 222 0.019 0.087 224 0.044 0.34 225 0.0360.012 227 0.023 0.95 233 0.18 0.27 235 0.056 0.75 236 0.095 0.31 2380.02 0.38 247 0.027 0.26 249 0.013 0.78 250 0.042 0.13 251 0.03 0.61 2520.034 0.24 253 0.013 0.15 254 0.012 0.075 255 0.003 0.18 257 0.24 0.24261 0.45 0.70 266 0.55 0.47 272 0.05 0.90 273 0.02 0.10 274 0.011 0.25275 0.011 0.25 276 0.007 0.40 277 0.007 0.40 Note) mHSD1 denotes mouseHSD1.

For medicine development, it is required to make a dosage selection forclinical experiments by extrapolating data which have been accumulatedwith animal models to human. Sometimes, the difference of enzyme speciesbecomes an issue for evaluating an inhibitor targeting a certain enzyme,such as the compound of the present invention. Specifically, as rodentssuch as mouse are generally used as an animal model, a compound havingan inhibitory activity to mouse type enzyme as well as human typeenzyme, has an advantageous property for evaluating usefulness asmedicine. As it is shown in Table 2, the compound of the presentinvention has been confirmed to have an inhibitory effect to mouse11β-HSD1 as well.

1. A 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative represented by the following general formula (I) or salt thereof:

wherein A ring represents a saturated C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclic group, wherein B ring represents a C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group, C₃₋₈ cycloalkenyl group, C₆₋₁₄ aryl group or a 5- to 14-membered heteroaryl group, wherein R¹, R² and R³ are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, carbamoyl group or C₁₋₆ alkyl group, wherein R⁴ and R⁵ are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom or C₁₋₆ alkyl group, wherein R⁶, R⁷ and R⁸ are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, hydroxyl group, nitro group, cyano group, amino group which may be substituted with a sulfonyl group or acyl group, C₁₋₆ alkyl group, halo C₁₋₆ alkyl group, C₁₋₆ alkoxy group which may be substituted with a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group, C₆₋₁₀ aryl group, C₂₋₆ alkanoyloxy group, C₁₋₆ alkylthio group, C₁₋₆ alkylsulfinyl group or C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl group, or R⁶ and R⁷ may together form a C₁₋₃ alkylenedioxy group, wherein L represents a single bond, C₁₋₆ alkylene chain, C₂₋₆ alkenylene chain, —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—, —CO—X— or —SO₂—Y—, wherein X represents a single bond, —N(R⁹)—, —O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-, —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—, —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-O—(C₁₋₆ alkylene)- or —(C₁₋₆ alkylene)-S—, wherein R⁹ represents a hydrogen atom, C₁₋₆ alkyl group or acyl group, and wherein Y represents a single bond or C₁₋₆ alkylene chain.
 2. The 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, according to claim 1, wherein the saturated C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclic group in the A ring of general formula (I) is a C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group or C₄₋₁₀ cross-linked cyclic hydrocarbon group.
 3. The 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof, according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by general formula (I) is: 1-benzyl-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-benzyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,3-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,5-difluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3,5-dimethoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylbenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-iodobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-6-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrobenzyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[4-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(biphenyl-2-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-ethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(4-bromobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-methoxybenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,4-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,5-dimethylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-fluoro-2-methylbenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(methylthio)benzyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-ylmethyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-ylmethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclohexyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,3-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cycloheptyl-1-(2,5-dichlorobenzyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chloro-5-fluorobenzyl)-2-cycloheptyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(cyclohexa-2-en-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-cyclohexyl-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4-[2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(phenylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1-{[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(4-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(3-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-[(4-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(3,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-fluorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-bromophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-iodophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2,5-dichlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-ethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(4-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylcarbonyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(4-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclohexyl-1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(3-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(3-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-[(2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-aminophenyl)carbonyl]-2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-ylcarbonyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(3-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2,4-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2,5-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[(2-bromo-5-chlorophenyl)carbonyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-{[2-(methylthio)phenyl]carbonyl}-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(4-aminophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(1-benzothiophen-3-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[3-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-cyclooctyl-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 2-(bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-1-(4-aminophenyl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-2-(5-hydroxyadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-[2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, cis-2-(5-chloroadamantan-2-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-4,4-dimethyl-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(3-phenylpropyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-[(E)-2-phenylethenyl]-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-2-(adamantan-2-yl)-1,2-diazetidin-3-one, trans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxylic acid, trans-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl] adamantane-1-carboxamide, cis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl] adamantane-1-carboxylic acid, cis-4-[2-(naphthalen-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide, trans-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide, or cis-4-[2-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxo-1,2-diazetidin-1-yl]adamantane-1-carboxamide.
 4. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising: the 1,2-diazetidin-3-one derivative or salt thereof according to claim 1, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 